NIH MeSH · D008386Disciplines and Occupations

Marine Biology

Also known asBiology, Marine · Marine Hydrobiology · Hydrobiology, Marine · Marine Ecology · Ecology, Marine

Definition

The study of the origin, structure, development, growth, function, genetics, and reproduction of organisms which inhabit the OCEANS AND SEAS.

MeSH classification

  • H01.158.273.248.750.500
  • H01.277.249.750.500
  • H01.277.750.500

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Related concepts

Freshwater Biology

The study of life and ECOLOGIC SYSTEMS in bodies of FRESHWATER.

Hydrobiology

The study of aquatic life inhabiting bodies of water, including growth, morphology, physiology, genetics, distribution, and interactions wit…

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