Widely regarded as the most captivating, accessible and comprehensive text for undergraduate marine biology courses, Marine Biology examines the subject from a unique global and evolutionary perspective. Written in clear, conversational style, this highly acclaimed volume emphasizes the principles a[...]
DISTINCTIVE FEATURES
* Examines marine biology from a unique global and evolutionary perspective
* Written in a clear, conversational style
* Filled with full-color photographs from the world's finest marine biologists
* Robust pedagogy includes "Key Concept" headings, "Basic Fac[...]
An engaging area of biology for more than a century, the study of macroevolution continues to offer profound insight into our understanding of the tempo of evolution and of the evolution of biological diversity. What regulates biological diversity and its historical development? Can it be explained [...]