20 Terms
Contributors in Marine biology
Marine biology
benthic-pelagic coupling
Biology; Marine biology
The cycling of nutrients between the bottom sediments and overyling water column.
cryptic coloration
Biology; Marine biology
In order to protect themselves from predators, many animals purchase coloring and markings meet and to hide in their familiar environment. For example the slugs (sea Hare), Rostanga Pulchra, is ...
Anaerobic
Biology; Marine biology
Environment in which the partial pressure of oxygen, significantly below normal atmospheric levels. venous (Lincolnet al., 1998).
keystone predator
Biology; Marine biology
The dominant predator that has a major influence on community structure. For example, sea otters are a keystone predator in kelp beds. Sea otters eat urchins that feed on kelp which house a huge ...
Quadrat
Biology; Marine biology
Unit of environmental samples, consisting of a square frame known area. Quadrat is used to quantify the number or percentage of cover of this type within this area. See also section.
