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Contributors in Marine biology
Marine biology
metamorphosis
Biology; Marine biology
Major developmental change as the larva develops into an immature adult.
bioluminescence
Biology; Marine biology
Meaning living (bio) light (luminescence) is the light produced by living organisms and the emission of such biologically produced light. Also commonly referred to as 'phosphorescence'. For more ...
countercurrent exchange mechanism
Biology; Marine biology
Mechanism by which two vessels are set side by side, with fluid flowing in opposite directions, allowing efficient uptake and retention of heat, oxygen, or gas, depending upon the type of exchanger.
arrow worms
Biology; Marine biology
Members of the phylum Chaetognatha, a group of planktonic carnivores.
comb jellies
Biology; Marine biology
Members of the phylum Ctenophora, a group of gelatinous forms feeding on smaller zooplankton.
