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    Functional Adaptations of Marine Organisms
    Functional Adaptations of Marine Organisms
    Functional Adaptations of Marine Organisms
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    Functional Adaptations of Marine Organisms

    By F. John Vernberg and Winona B. Vernberg

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    Functional Adaptations of Marine Organisms gives an insight into the functional adaptations of marine organisms to natural and man-made sets of environmental factors. The book presents discussions on marine habitats; physiology of marine primary producers and decomposers; and functional adaptations of animals in relation to each major ecological divisions of the sea. The book will be of value to marine biologists, biologists, botanists, and students.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherAcademic Press
    Release dateSep 24, 2013
    ISBN9781483266541
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