Library Guides: BIO 278: Introduction to Evolution and Ecology Laboratory: Background

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A Dictionary of Ecology
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Taxonomy Resources

GBIF | Global Biodiversity Information Facility
Look up species to see distribution, taxonomy, and links to related information in other public databases.
Catalogue of Life
A consistent and up-to-date listing of all the world’s known species
Biology: Data & Field Guides
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