This category is intended for websites about the biology of specific organisms or taxonomic groups. The structure is organized according to a taxonomy tree, with the top-level subcategories being the five Kingdoms plus Viruses.
Potential contents include descriptions and images of the organisms, classification, anatomy, physiology, behavior, distribution, reproduction and life cycle, habitat, biological or ecological aspects of management, endangered-species status, etc.
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BiologyBaseChecklists, articles, and links for the world of life.
World Biodiversity DatabaseA growing taxonomic database and information system that aims at documenting all presently known species (about 1.7 million). Taxonomic trees, descriptions, synonyms, literature citations, and molecular database queries.
BioImages - Virtual Fieldguide for UK BiodiversityLarge selection of pictures of organisms, mostly British in origin. Images are an aid to identification, showing different stages, states and views of the organisms. Search the database or follow a taxonomic tree.
Biodiversity ExplorerClassification of all forms of life, with some photos. Has a strong South African emphasis.
Natural PerspectiveDedicated to the beauty and science of nature and to the joys nature brings to those who explore it. The material here is organized according to the biological principles of Taxonomy.
ARKive: Images of life on EarthProvides a library of videos, images and factfiles on the world's endangered habitats and species, freely accessible online for private research and internal educational purposes.
Natural SelectionA gateway to quality, evaluated Internet resources in the natural world co-ordinated by The Natural History Museum, London.
NCBI TaxonomySearchable and browsable taxonomy tree of organisms for which there are publicly available gene sequences.
Mikko's Phylogeny ArchiveA compilation of various phylogenetic trees representing different views of taxonomy. Includes links to other taxonomic websites.
Survey of the Plant KingdomsExplores plant anatomy, taxonomy, and classification, from Monera through the higher plants. Includes descriptions as well as graphics and schematics.
BioLibSystém druhů s vědeckými i národními názvy, fotografiemi a popisy druhů, checklisty Čech, Moravy a Slovenska, výkladový slovník biologických termínů a odkazy.
Census of Marine LifeA global network of researchers engaged in a ten-year initiative to assess and explain the past, present, and future diversity, distribution, and abundance of marine life in the oceans.
HabitasOnlineInformation on the plants, animals, and fossils of Ireland. Includes an encyclopedia of marine life of the UK. From the Ulster Museum Sciences Division.
Utah Conservation Data CenterDatabase of photos and fact sheets for animals and plants occurring in this state. Includes lists of sensitive, threatened, and endangered species.
Nature of New EnglandPhotos, facts, and links to information about birds, butterflies, mammals, and wildflowers of this region.
WikispeciesWikimedia Foundation project that aims to catalog all species.
Tree of LifeA project containing information about the diversity of organisms on Earth, their history, and characteristics. The information is linked together in the form of the evolutionary tree that connects all organisms to each other.
Discover LifeInformation about taxonomy, natural history, distribution, abundance, and ecology of many species worldwide. Includes tools to identify, map, and database species.
Thomson: Free ResourcesIncludes the Index to Organism Names, a publicly available subset of TRITON the Taxonomy Resource, and the Zoological Record Thesaurus.
iSpeciesA species search engine from Rod Page of Glasgow University. Search on either the common or Latin name of a species. Results are generated by querying other data sources.
Lepidoptera and Other Life FormsTaxonomic tree of mammals, insects, birds, and plants. Includes common and scientific names, publication details, references, links, general range maps, and some images. Most complete for Lepidoptera.
Encyclopedia of LifeA new project to create an online reference source and database for every one of the 1.8 million species that are named and known on this planet. Includes FAQ and press resources.
Classification of Living ThingsAn introduction to the naming and relationships of living things. Classification involves much human judgement and is in a constant state of flux as new information is discovered.
Clear Mind PhotosPhotographs by Philip Goddard of insects, other invertebrates, wild flowers, lichen, fungi and some birds and mammals.
FamiliesIntroduction to the classification of plants and animals from the Franklin Institute, with links to many groups of living organisms.
Dr. PI bloobookMultilingual weblexicon for animals, plants, fungi, bacteria and other organisms of the world, covering more than 5000 species.
GlobalTwitcher.comDatabase covering the flora and fauna of the world with a checklist for each country.
Tree of Life Web ProjectCollaborative effort of biologists from around the world, providing information about the diversity of organisms on Earth, their evolutionary history (phylogeny) and characteristics.
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