Can I read The Ecology of Atlantic Shorelines on EtoBox?

The Ecology of Atlantic Shorelines by Mark D. Bertness; illustrations by Kelly Benoit Bird is a book available to read on EtoBox.

What is The Ecology of Atlantic Shorelines about?

A field guide to the physical and biological processes that shape assemblages of organisms on Western Atlantic shorelines. Introduces the history of the Atlantic coast, tides, species, and the role of water movement in shaping shoreline communities. Examines the production and consumption of resources, the effect of recruitment on the communities, and the biological processes that affect shoreline organisms. Finally, discusses the ecology of the rocky shores, soft sediment beaches, and salt marshes that dominate the coast. Contains about 300 b&w illustrations plus an eight-page color insert. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

Author

Mark D. Bertness; illustrations by Kelly Benoit Bird

Publisher

Sinauer Associates, Incorporated

Published

1999

Language

EN

ISBN

9780878930562

Subjects

Science, Biology, Stem