Biology

Atlas of Florida Vascular Plants Atlas of Florida Vascular Plants- A searchable database compiled by the Institute of Systematic Botany at the University of South Florida with maps, citations, and images and spec… Illustrated Guide to Arizona Weeds Illustrated Guide to Arizona Weeds- Online version of the book by Kittie F. Parker. CalFlora Database CalFlora Database- Searchable database all 8375 currently recognized vascular plants in California, including 20000 photographs. Flora of Northern Ireland Flora of Northern Ireland- A plant database with photographs, information on rare plants and their habitats, searchable by habitat, species, plant family and common names. University of Manchester: British Flowering Plants University of Manchester: British Flowering Plants- Searchable, illustrated collection. Greek Mountain Flora Greek Mountain Flora- A plant database with photographs of the mountain flora of Greece. Flora of Hokkaido, Japan Flora of Hokkaido, Japan- Distribution maps and a check list of vascular plants found growing in Hokkaido. Dictionary of Botanical Epithets Dictionary of Botanical Epithets- Glossary of Latin terms used in species names, from abbreviatulus to yunnanensis. Pacific Northwest Plants Pacific Northwest Plants- Provides a database for plant identification, culture and usage for the Northwest, including native and introduced species and their major varieties and … Plants for a Future Plants for a Future- Information about a wide range of edible or otherwise useful plants, sorted by names and potential uses. Includes a searchable database. PLANTS National Database PLANTS National Database- Online USDA database of information, images, and links on plants in the USA, including crops and invasives. Search by name, geographic distribution, or o… Flora brasiliensis Flora brasiliensis- Online version of the series of books produced between 1840 and 1906 by editors Carl Friedrich Philipp von Martius, August Wilhelm Eichler and Ignatz Urban wit… Hong Kong Flora and Vegetation Hong Kong Flora and Vegetation- Discusses plant diversity and adaptations and how plants improve the air and water quality, prevent soil erosion and water runoff, and provide food… Flora Nordica Flora Nordica- A search for Swedish and Latin botanical names, classified by family. The Miniature World of the Prokaryotes The Miniature World of the Prokaryotes- Simple introduction that includes a table of the cellular differences among Bacteria, Archaea, and Eukaryotes. Tom Volk’s Fungi Tom Volk’s Fungi- A quirky view on all things mycological, including a large image collection. An excellent resource. Discover Life: Fungi Discover Life: Fungi- Checklists, images, and identification guides for fungi. Girdwood Fungus Fair Girdwood Fungus Fair- The official site for this event with up to date information and pictures of common, edible, or interesting mushrooms of Girdwood Alaska. Wild Mushrooms Online Wild Mushrooms Online- Provides information on the identification of edible and poisonous wild mushrooms in the UK, where to find them and how to pick them. Fungi that are Necessary for a Merry Christmas Fungi that are Necessary for a Merry Christmas- Light hearted look at the many uses fungi are put to in everyday life. Deuteromycetes or Fungi imperfecti Deuteromycetes or Fungi imperfecti- Article on these fungi which which only reproduce asexually and can be found and cultured from such unexpected places as coins and bank notes. Mycorrhizas and Symbiosis Mycorrhizas and Symbiosis- Article by M. Halit Umar on the cooperative arrangements between various fungi and the roots of green plants, with photomicrographs showing the processe… Digital Photography for the Field Mycologist Digital Photography for the Field Mycologist- Article by Paul F Hamlyn on identifying fungi, making spore prints and examining spores under the microscope, with photographic image… A Closer Look at Mushrooms A Closer Look at Mushrooms- Photographic introduction to fungi including photomicrographs of gills, pores and ascopores. I Love Fungi I Love Fungi- Photographic article by M. Halit Umar on the theme that life is a continuous interaction between organisms. Hyphomycetes Hyphomycetes- Information from Wikipedia on this class of fungi in the phylum Deuteromycota that lack fruiting bodies. Fungus Fungus- An illustrated article from Wikipedia on this Kingdom which covers organisms as diverse as mushrooms, bakers yeast, wood decay fungi and penicillium. Mushroom Poisoning Mushroom Poisoning- A personal account of the result of failing to properly identify a fungus before eating it. Predatory Fungi, Wood Decay and the Carbon Cycle Predatory Fungi, Wood Decay and the Carbon Cycle- Well illustrated article by George Barron outlining his research into wood-rotting fungi which attack nematodes and other micro-o… A Few Facts about Fungi A Few Facts about Fungi- Fungi affect all aspects of life. Here are some of the things not commonly known about them. The Biology of Resurrection: Life After Death in Fungi The Biology of Resurrection: Life After Death in Fungi- Notes from a seminar given by Stephen G. Saupe on the ability some fungi have to revive after dessication, leading to the c… Sporocarp Sporocarp- Information from Wikipedia on the fruiting bodies of fungi, with photographs of the basidiocarps of Amanita muscaria and an ascocarp of Sarcoscypha austriaca. Fungi Online Fungi Online- Provides an introduction to the biology of fungi for students or anyone with an interest in this Kingdom. Types of Fungi Types of Fungi- Illustrated notes explaining the difference between Basidiomycetes and Ascomycetes. Macrofungi of Costa Rica Macrofungi of Costa Rica- Images and keys for mushrooms and other forms found in the regions of Costa Rica that have been explored by the authors. Several images of common as well… CABI Bioscience Databases: Index Fungorum CABI Bioscience Databases: Index Fungorum- Searchable taxonomic databases of the fungi. The Fifth Kingdom The Fifth Kingdom- Introduction to the world of fungi for both amateurs and experts. Includes over 800 photographs. Treasures from the Kingdom of Fungi Treasures from the Kingdom of Fungi- Beautiful, educational, and artistic photographs of mushrooms and other fungi by Taylor F. Lockwood. Includes an online game and a stock photo… Introduction to the Fungi Introduction to the Fungi- Brief introduction to this kingdom with links to further information. Fungi of Poland Fungi of Poland- Photographs and description of thousands species of macrofungi growing in Poland and Central Europe. Includes a determination key. In English and Polish. National Geographic Animal Videos National Geographic Animal Videos- Provides videos of lions, sharks, squid and many other animals. Requires Flash Player. Puget Sound Marine Monitoring Puget Sound Marine Monitoring- Images of marine invertebrates, mammals, fish, birds and algae in the Seattle, Washington area. Featured Creature Featured Creature- Photographic blog of uncommon, bizarre and fascinating creatures. Animal Diversity Web Animal Diversity Web- Online database of animal natural history, distribution, classification, and conservation biology at the University of Michigan. Deadly Kingdom Deadly Kingdom- Blog by Gordon Grice providing information and commentary on dangerous animals, from worms and insects to reptiles and mammals. Macaulay Library Catalog Macaulay Library Catalog- Collection of animal recordings and associated video. Animals of Costa Rica, Nicoya Peninsula Animals of Costa Rica, Nicoya Peninsula- Wildlife guide with photographs and descriptions. Animal list in German, English, French and Spanish. Flocker 1.1 Flocker 1.1- This free software quantifies and compares statistical measures of group size. It differentiates between outsiders' view (group size) versus insiders' view (crowding)… Mudfooted Mudfooted- A blog feauturing the amazing, weird, unusual fascinating animals that inhabit this planet. FactZoo FactZoo- Provides photographs and interesting facts about a select number of wildlife species.