• Asking questions
• Some physical and chemical properties of seawater
• Taxonomic classification and identification
• Marine bacteria
• Phytoplankton
• Attached marine plants
• Photosynthetic pigments of marine plants
• Some lower marine invertebrates
• Marine mollusks
• Marine arthropods
• Echinoderms
• Marine zooplankton
• Cartilaginous fishes
• Bony fishes
• Adaptations in marine mammals.

Now in full color, Laboratory and Field Investigations in Marine Life is a unique marine biology laboratory and field manual that engages students in the excitement and challenges of understanding marine organisms and the environments in which they live. With activities designed to encourage students to develop their own powers of critical observation and analysis, students will benefit from a thorough examination of topics such as the physical and chemical properties of seawater, marine microbes, algae, and a wide variety of invertebrate and vertebrate animals. The new, more convenient spiral binding allows the manual to lay flat on lab tables while students work, and they can easily tear out pages to submit for a grade. Laboratory and Field Investigations in Marine Life, Eleventh Edition is an ideal resource to accompany Introduction to the Biology of Marine Life, Eleventh Edition and the clear choice for an engaging, hands-on exploration of marine biology.
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• Basics. Animal Biodiversity: Origins and Evolution. Swimming. Natural Flight. Terrestrial Locomotion.
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Animal Locomotion: Physical Principles and Adaptations is a professional-level, state of the art review and reference summarizing the current understanding of macroscopic metazoan animal movement. The comparative biophysics, biomechanics and bioengineering of swimming, flying and terrestrial locomotion are placed in contemporary frameworks of biodiversity, evolutionary process, and modern research methods, including mathematical analysis. The intended primary audience is advanced-level students and researchers primarily interested in and trained in mathematics, physical sciences and engineering. Although not encyclopedic in its coverage, anyone interested in organismal biology, functional morphology, organ systems and ecological physiology, physiological ecology, molecular biology, molecular genetics and systems biology should find this book useful.
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• PART 1 OVERVIEW-- PART 2 MONITORING-- PART 3 MANAGING-- PART 4 CONSERVING.
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We live in a complex and dynamic world. Understanding how to monitor, manage and conserve species and habitats - the goal of applied ecology - is of ever-increasing importance. Applied Ecology shows students how an understanding of ecological theory can be used to address the most important issues facing ecologists today. Its explicitly problem-solving approach reflects the reality of using ecological tools and approaches in applied contexts, while also highlighting the key ecological theories that underpin those applications to make the link between theory and practice clear. With an emphasis throughout on the realities of applying ecological theory, the book features interviews with a range of leading applied ecologists, and over 30 case studies to give students a clear sense of contemporary applied ecology in action. In addition, over 20 Hot Topic panels capture issues and approaches at the forefront of current practice. Online Resource Centre: The Online Resource Centre to accompany Applied Ecology features: For students: - Twelve bonus case studies to augment those featured in the book - Extended versions of the Interviews with Applied Ecologists that appear in the book For lecturers: - Problem-solving activities for use in a workshop, seminar, or tutorial setting - Figures from the book in digital format, for use in lecture presentations.
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• Table of Contents Acknowledgements Preface Guide to the beaked whales Arnoux's Beaked Whale Baird's Beaked Whale Northern Bottlenose Whale Southern Bottlenose Whale Longman's Beaked Whale Sowerby's Beaked Whale Andrews' Beaked Whale Hubbs' Beaked Whale Blainville's Beaked Whale Gervais' Beaked Whale Ginkgo-toothed Whale Gray's Beaked Whale Hector's Beaked Whale Deraniyagala's Beaked Whale Strap-toothed Whale True's Beaked Whale Perrin's Beaked Whale Peruvian Beaked Whale Stejneger's Beaked Whale Spade-toothed Beaked Whale Shepherd's Beaked Whale Cuvier's Beaked Whale About Beaked Whales Classification Distribution Teeth Scarring Feeding From Land to Water to Tooth LossBeaked whales vs. the Navy Bibliography.
• (source: Nielsen Book Data)9781421421827 20170612

Beaked whales have been shrouded in mystery for most of the twentieth century. Denizens of deep, remote ocean waters and highly resistant to life in captivity, they have proven notoriously difficult for humans to observe. Over the past few decades, however, scientists have gained a better understanding of this distinct group of cetaceans, deciphering the natural history of the twenty-two beaked whale species. Here, famed artist and naturalist Richard Ellis and leading beaked whale researcher James G. Mead bring these elusive marine mammals into the limelight. Beaked whales' generous life spans can extend well past 70 years. They spend their decades diving to extreme depths in search of prey, which they capture by expanding their oral cavity suddenly to suck in the squid or fish they are hunting. It appears that these sleek predators may engage in fierce, clandestine aquatic battles, as the bodies of many males are covered in scars. Because many species are only somewhat larger than dolphins, they are often confused with porpoises; however, some larger beaked whale species may grow to 40 feet. These enigmatic and compelling creatures need our help; their numbers are declining, perhaps due to the damaging effects of naval sonar on their sophisticated auditory systems. In Ellis and Mead's book, the beaked whales finally get their due. The duo provides a combination of captivating stories about the species, original Richard Ellis art, and photos from leading natural history photographers. The result is an accessible, beautiful book-the first of its kind on this unusual group of cetaceans. Meet the beaked whales, and enjoy the fascinating and mysterious world in which they live.
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• Volume 1. Using GLM and GLMM`

• Introduction (Definitions)Heinz Mehlhorn, NNNN 1. Antarctic biodiversity of aquatic parasitesDavid J Marcogliese (david.marcogliese@ec.gc.ca) 2. Antarctic DigeneaRod Bray (r.bray@nhm.ac.uk) 3. Antarctic MonogeneaD C Kritsky (kritdela@isu.edu) W A Boeger (wboeger@gmail.de) 4. Antactic Cestoda and NematodaAnna Rocka (arocka@twarda.pan.pl)Zdzislaw Laskowski (laskowz@twarda.pan.pl) 5. Antarctic anisakid NematodaSven Klimpel, Thomas Kuhn, Julian Munster, NNNN 6. Antarctic AcanthocephalaKrzysztof Zdzitowiecki (kzdzit@twarda.pan.pl)Zdzislaw Laskowski (laskowz@twarda.pan.pl) 7. Antarctic parasitic CrustaceaJu-Shey Ho (jsho@csulb.edu)Oder: Jason D. Williams (biojdw@hofstra.edu) 8. Antarctic lice of sealsHeinz Mehlhorn (mehlhorn@uni-duesseldorf.de) 9. Antarctic leechesAleksander Bielecki (alekb@uwm.edu.pl) Magdalena Rokicka (magrok@biotech.ug.gda.pl) 10. Parasite communities of PenguinsJulia I Diaz (jidiaz@cepave.edu.ar) Andres Barbosa (barbosa@mncn.csic.es) 11. Parasite communities of mammalsRosemary A McFarlane (romcfarlane@bushlink.net.au) Oder:Simonetta Mattiucci (simonetta.mattiucci@uniroma1.it) Giuseppe Nascetti (nascetti@unitus.it) 12. Parasite communities of fish Simonetta Mattiucci (simonetta.mattiucci@uniroma1.it)Giuseppe Nascetti (nascetti@unitus.it)Oder: Mario George-Nascimento (mgeorgen@ucsc.cl) 13. History of Antarctic parasitological researchKen MacKenzie (k.mackenzie@abdn.ac.uk) William Hemmingsen (willy.hemmingsen@uit.no).
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The Southern Oceans including Antarctic regions are peculiar and very sensitive water biotopes, where animal life and species interrelations are only poorly investigated. Especially the influence of parasites on their host species needs intensive consideration in times of global warming and worldwide pollution. Both factors may influence the finely balanced interrelationships between parasites and endangered hosts especially in specialized regions such as Antarctica. Before this background the present book offers a broad spectrum of important parasite-host interrelations in times of ecosystem changes written by experienced and renown international specialists.
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• Preface. Introduction. Biology and Ecology of Venomous Marine Snails. Profile of Venomous Marine Snails. Conotoxins. Envenomation of Cone Snails. Therapeutic Uses of Cone Snail Venoms. Index.
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The first comprehensive volume exclusively on marine cone snails, this book provides descriptions of over 100 species of hazardous marine snails along with their biological and ecological characteristics; the characteristics of conotoxins; information on cone snail injuries and their treatment along with prevention measures; and the therapeutic and medicinal value of conotoxins, including as a powerful nonaddictive painkiller, an epilepsy drug, and more. Over 275 color illustrations accompany the text for easy identification. .
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