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Biology - Zoology: Taxonomy

Featured Databases/Indexes

Taxonomy

Catalogue of Life
From Choice Reviews Online "CoL's growing database will eventually become a comprehensive listing of all known species of organisms on Earth. Partners ... recommended."
ITIS, the Integrated Taxonomic Information System
From the website: "Here you will find authoritative taxonomic information on plants, animals, fungi, and microbes of North America and the world."
NCBI Taxonomy Homepage
Taxonomy - Encyclopedia Britannica
Warren and Genevieve Garst Wildlife Photographic Collection
The Warren and Genevieve Garst Wildlife Photographic Collection, Colorado State University includes information about animal taxonomy.

Featured Videos

Classification Systems
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Films Media Group. (2009). Classification systems. Films On Demand. https://fod.infobase.com/PortalPlaylists.aspx?wID=97832&xtid=41102.
Animalia and Plantae
Films Media Group. (2000). AniMalia and Plantae. Films On Demand. https://fod.infobase.com/PortalPlaylists.aspx?wID=97832&xtid=11171.