The Facts on File Dictionary of Marine Science (Facts on File Science Library)

Thoroughly updated and expanded, ''The Facts On File Dictionary of Marine Science, New Edition'' contains more than 2,750 entries - approximately 300 new to this edition - dealing with the basic vocabulary of marine science. This new edition features the most up-to-date terms and explanatory charts and graphs related to the areas of water chemistry; marine ecosystems; physical features of oceans, such as reefs, coastlines, and tides; currents and their effects; and plants and animals that dwell in the oceans. The back matter has been revised, and new line illustrations have been added.

over 2,500 Entries Define Terms Related To Marine Ecosystems, Physical Features Of Oceans, Plants, Animals, And Water Chemistry. The Entries Are Occasionally Accompanied By Black And White Illustrations. A Geologic Time Scale, A Chronology Of Significant Events In Marine History, And A Taxonomic Classification Of Living Organisms Are Included In The Appendices. The Revised Edition Contains 500 New Entries. Charton Is With The Science Reference Department At St. John's University Library In Jamaica, Ny.

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this Dictionary Gives Brief Definitions Of Geographical Areas, Marine Plants And Animals, Seafloor Features, Scientific Terms, And Biographical Sketches Related To Oceanography. But The Book's Intended Audience And Focus Are Vague. Very General Terms (atom, Bird) Are Included, Yet The Definitions Are In Specialized Terminology Impossible For Lay Readers To Understand. Definitions Are Also Inconsistent. For Example, Organisms Are Defined Under Their Common Names; The Scientific Name Or Group Is Not Always Given, Even When The Name Commonly Refers To A Particular Animal. Some Definitions Are Unclear, Others Are Inaccurate. In Addition, There Are Biographical Entries For Researchers Only Remotely Connected To Marine Science, Such As Copernicus And Cuvier. A Much Better Choice Is Donald Groves And Lee Hunt's Ocean World Encyclopedia ( Lj 6/1/80). Susan Klimley, Columbia Univ. Libs.

The Facts On File Dictionary of Marine Science, New Edition contains nearly 3,000 cross-referenced entries, reflecting the breadth of the field, which encompasses biochemistry, botany, chemistry, ecology, geology, meteorology, and zoology. Including more than 300 new or revised terms, this comprehensive volume reflects the myriad changes in the field and the public's increasing awareness of the issues that affect society and the environment worldwide. In addition to more than 25 new line drawings, the dictionary includes a bibliography and a set of five helpful the geologic timescale, a chronology of marine history, taxonomic classification of living organisms, marine science research projects, and a list of helpful Web sites. The Facts On File Dictionary of Marine Science, New Edition will benefit students, teachers, science and technical writers, or others looking for an ideal guide to this interdisciplinary and sometimes controversial field. Contents......Page 6 Acknowledgments......Page 8 Preface......Page 10 A entries......Page 12 B entries......Page 40 C entries......Page 64 D entries......Page 110 E entries......Page 128 F entries......Page 154 G entries......Page 172 H entries......Page 188 I entries......Page 202 J entries......Page 210 K entries......Page 214 L entries......Page 220 M entries......Page 234 N entries......Page 264 O entries......Page 282 P entries......Page 296 Q entries......Page 336 R entries......Page 338 S entries......Page 352 T entries......Page 402 U entries......Page 418 V entries......Page 420 W entries......Page 424 X entries......Page 434 Y entries......Page 436 Z entries......Page 438 Appendix I......Page 440 Appendix II......Page 444 Appendix III......Page 450 Appendix IV......Page 454 Appendix V......Page 456 Bibliography......Page 474 ISBN-13: 9780816063833 Contents 6 Acknowledgments 8 Preface 10 Entries A to Z 12 A entries 12 B entries 40 C entries 64 D entries 110 E entries 128 F entries 154 G entries 172 H entries 188 I entries 202 J entries 210 K entries 214 L entries 220 M entries 234 N entries 264 O entries 282 P entries 296 Q entries 336 R entries 338 S entries 352 T entries 402 U entries 418 V entries 420 W entries 424 X entries 434 Y entries 436 Z entries 438 Appendix I 440 Appendix II 444 Appendix III 450 Appendix IV 454 Appendix V 456 Bibliography 474 #,Publisher:,Facts,on,File,#,Number,Of,Pages:,468,#,Publication,Date:,2007-12-30 Defines terms dealing with water chemistry, marine ecology, currents, and oceanography, and identifies scientific organizations and concepts associated with the study of the oceans Definitions are related to the broad field of marine science, which includes areas of biochemistry, botany, chemistry, ecology, geology, meteorology, and zoology Presents a dictionary of nearly 3,000 entries in alphabetical order with definitions related to marine sciences.