LibGuides: Biological Sciences: Library Resources: Topics in Biology

Anatomy

The Whole Brain Atlas
An atlas of normal brain structure & function as well as normal aging of the brain & vascular anatomy of the brain.
Muscle Atlas
Gray's Anatomy
Copies can be found in Science Library Reference ; QM23.2 .G73 2021 and
University Library Reference ; QM23.2 .G73 2021
Skeleton Bones
A box of skeleton bones is found on reserve in the University Library. It can be checked out at the circulation desk for 3 hours at a time for studying.
eSkeletons

Browse human anatomy books in the Science Library Lower Level by looking through the QM call number range.

Biodiversity & Conservation

Biodiversity Heritage Library
A library of open access biodiversity literature.
NYS Department of Environmental Conservation
Encyclopedia of Life
An online database of over a million species now known to live on Earth.
Biodiversity Hotspots
USDA National Invasive Species Information Center (NISIC)
UAlbany Biodiversity, Conservation, and Policy Library Guide

Browse ecology books in the Science Library Lower Level by looking through the QH540-549.5 call number range. Conservation books can be found in the QH1-(199.5) range.

Ecology

IUCN Red List of Threatened Species
Listing of the species of the Earth's plants and animals that face a high risk of extinction in the near future.
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
Ecological Society of America

Browse ecology books in the Science Library Lower Level by looking through the QH540-549.5 call number range.

Evolution

Guide with resources on Charles Darwin and topics in evolution
This guide has links to books written by Charles Darwin as well as books about him and his work. It also has links to books and other materials on topics in evolution such as adaptation, antibiotic resistance, and evolutionary psychology.
Evolution 101
This webpage from Berkeley gives an overview of evolution and topics such as selection, mutation, speciation, microevolution, and macroevolution.
Human Origins
From the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History.
Becoming Human
PBS video series.

Organisms

The International Plant Names Index
Based on the Index Kewensis (IK), the Gray Card Index (GCI) and the Australian Plant Names Index (APNI); for every known flowering plant, IPNI provides the plant's official scientific name as well as a citation of the journal article or book in which the discovery of the species was recorded.
USDA Plants Database
A single source containing information about the approximately 45,000 currently recognized plant taxa, both vascular and nonvascular, known to occur as native or naturalized species within the boundaries of the U.S., including territories. It is searchable by family or genus as well as by state. Retrieved items may contain taxonomic information, synonyms, a coarse distribution map, and references.
Medicinal Plants of the World: Chemical Constituents, Traditional, and Modern Medicinal Uses
This encyclopedic work covers the medicinal uses for plants from around the world. It includes illustrations and descriptions of each plant, all of which are cross-referenced. It also contains the plant's chemical constituents and usage.

Browse botany books in the Science Library Lower Level by looking through the QK call number range.

The American Ornithological Society's Check-list of North and Middle American Birds
The AOS Checklist of North and Middle American Birds provides the taxonomic and nomenclatural foundation for bird research, conservation, and education in North and Middle America.
Audubon's (Multimedia) Birds of America
Online version of Birds of America by John James Audubon; includes the full text, color plates, figures, U.S. state birds, & bird calls.
Migratory Bird Center
From the Smithsonian National Zoological Park, this site provides broad and accessible information on migratory birds that breed in the U.S. and Canada, and spend the winter in Latin America and the Caribbean.
North American Breeding Bird Survey
The USGS Eastern Ecological Science Center, Environment and Climate Change Canada, and the Mexican National Commission for the Knowledge and Use of Biodiversity jointly coordinate the program, which provides reliable population data and trend analyses on more than 500 bird species.

Browse bird books in the Science Library Lower Level by looking through the QL671-699 call number range.

Smithsonian American Museum of Natural History Invertebrate Zoology
Contains a specimen database.
Monarch Watch
Contains information on monarch butterfly natural history, research, & conservation.
Butterflies and Moths of North America
This site collects, stores, and shares species information and occurrence data It includes color photographs of most species; full descriptions of range, feeding habits, and life history. There is also a detailed color map of distribution and abundance, noting areas of confirmed records.
Entomological Society of America
FAOSTAT Pesticides Use Database
Data on use of pesticides.
USDA Pesticide Data Program
Links to PDP Databases and published Annual Summary reports.
EPA Pesticides
Information about pesticide regulation, worker safety, pest control, and more.

Browse entomology books in the Science Library Lower Level by looking through the QL461-599.82 call number range.

Taxonomy

Integrated Taxonomic Information System
ITIS is a database of the current names & classifications of all biota; the database may be queried by full or partial scientific name, common name, or Taxonomic Serial Number.
NCBI Taxonomy Browser

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