Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of Natural History: American Mammals: Montane Shrew
Montane Shrews are among the most common shrews, and do well in a variety of moist habitats: thick, grassy areas near streams or rivers; meadows; thickets of willow and alder; spruce-fir forests; and alpine tundra. They are dietary...
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of Natural History: American Mammals: Florida Mouse
Hot, dry, sandy uplands in central and coastal Florida are habitats for prickly pear cactus, pocket gophers, gopher tortoises, and the Florida Mouse. Gopher tortoises dig long, deep burrows that provide homes for Florida Mice and as many...
University of California
Ucmp: Aristotle
The life and philosophical treatises of Aristotle (384-322 BCE) are surveyed, including his writings on biology, zoology and physics.
Other
Evidence for Evolution: Fossil Record
These pages are part of a site called "Evolution," that accompanies a textbook by the same name. Mark Ridley is the author. In this section he discusses how fossil records provide undeniable examples of evolutionary change.
Other
Georgia Perimeter College: The Permian Period
This resource provides basic information of the changes that took place during the Permian period as well as the animals that populated the Earth during this time.
Australian Museum
Australian Museum Society: Arthropods
A description of what arthropods actually are and a discussion of their origin, as well as some info on research.
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Glow Worm (Arachnocampa Luminosa)
This entry identifies the defining characteristics of Arachnocampa Luminosa, more commonly known as the Glow Worm.
CPALMS
Florida State University Cpalms: Florida Students: Classifying Living Things
Learn how all living things are classified.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Arthropods
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Discusses characteristics of arthropods.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Sponges
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Discusses characteristics of sponges.
Oakland Zoo
Oakland Zoo: Welcome to the Oakland Zoo
Site allows users to tour the Oakland Zoo and view all types of animals from A-Z. Offers links to cool stuff and a world safari.
Read Works
Read Works: Creepy Cave Crawlers
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students read about new insect species found within caves. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in classifying and categorizing.
SMART Technologies
Smart: Animal Ecosystems, Adaptations and Food Chains
This unit contains interactive lessons on animal ecosystems, animal classification, adaptations, and food chains.
Encyclopedia of Life
Encyclopedia of Life: Insects
Exhaustive reference tool investigates insects with a description, pictures, and maps. Includes facts on ecology, evolution, and external links.
BiologyWise
Biology Wise: Information About the Hydrostatic Skeleton
Explains what a hydrostatic skeleton is and the types of organisms that have one. Describes examples from six phyla and the advantages and disadvantages of this type of skeleton.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Classification
This lesson will explain the reasons that society groups and classifies. The lesson has a hands-on component that helps students connect everyday grouping with the way that scientists group and classify all living organisms.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Abc Book of Fauna
This lesson is to provide young scholars the opportunity to explore the various types of fauna (animals) found in the various biomes throughout the world.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology for High School
This digital textbook covers core biology concepts and includes interactive features, real-world examples, videos, and study guides.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science for Middle School
This digital textbook covers core life science concepts and includes interactive features, real-world examples, and videos.
San Diego Natural History Museum
San Diego Natural History Museum: Fossil Field Guide: Scallop
Brief look at fossil evidence that reveals the life and ecological interactions of the extinct scallop.
Other
Tampa Bay Business Journal: Leeches and Maggots and Medicine, Oh My!
This brief article explains how leeches are used in microsurgery to assist in the reattachment of body parts.
Treehut
Suzy's World: Skeleton
Use this site to find out what a skeleton is with this quick fact sheet.
BiologyWise
Biology Wise: Reproduction Process of Sea Urchins
Describes the physical characteristics of sea urchins and how reproduction takes place.
Curated OER
Smithsonian Institution Archives: Libbie Henrietta Hyman (1888 1969)
Libbie Henrietta Hyman (1888-1969) graduated from the University of Chicago in 1910 and earned a Ph.D. degree from Chicago in 1915. She stayed at the university with an appointment as a research assistant until 1931 because, despite her...
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