Zoology Databases
(see also
Biology and
General)
[Indexes]
[Online Books]
- Indexes to Journals and Books:
- Animal
Behavior Abstracts (Cambridge Scientific Abstracts)
- Covers animal behavior, with subjects ranging from
neurophysiology to behavioral ecology and genetics to applied
ethology, including aggression, learning, communication, evolution, foraging,
reproductive behavior, and more. Surveys all of the important journals dealing
with the biology of particular taxonomic groups. Covers 1982 to the present.
- ASFA 1:
Biological Sciences and Living Resources (Cambridge Scientific Abstracts)
- Extensive coverage of basic and applied research on all
aspects of marine, freshwater, and brackish water organisms
and environments, including information on biology
and ecology, exploitation of living
resources, and related legal, policy, and socioeconomic issues.
Since natural resources are an important feature,
fisheries receive particular attention, including the latest fishing
methods, statistics, aquaculture, food technology, productivity,
conservation, and marketing. Covers 1971 to the present.
- Entomology
Abstracts (Cambridge Scientific Abstracts)
- Covers insects and insect-like species including arachnids, myriapods,
onychophorans, and terrestrial isopods, from ancient
fossilized forms to newly-discovered species. Covers
systematics; phylogeny, morphology, and faunistics;
physiology, anatomy, and biochemistry; reproduction and development;
ecology, behavior, and biology; genetics and evolution; fossil forms and faunas.
Covers 1982 to the present.
- LIUCat
on the Web:
- The online public access catalog of Long Island University's
six campuses. This can be searched from any computer. No password is needed.
- Online Encyclopedias and Books:
General -
Entomology -
Marine Life -
Paleontology -
Veterinary Medicine
- General:
- Animal
Sciences (GVRL) (InfoTrac/Gale Group)
- This interdisciplinary resource explores the wide-ranging diversity that
exists within the animal kingdom. Entries examine how animals develop, animal ecology
and behavior, and the connection between animals and humans. Also includes biographies
of key scientists who have contributed to the study of animal life, as well as career
opportunities within the field.
- Beacham's
Guide to the Endangered Species of North America (GVRL) (InfoTrac/Gale Group)
- Presents extensive data on the habitats and ecosystems of more than 1,200
species identified as endangered or threatened by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife service. Arranged taxonomically,
each entry includes information on the species, an image, recovery efforts, and a bibliography.
- Ebsco
Animals (Ebsco)
- Ebsco's Encyclopedia of Animals offers in-depth
information on a variety of topics relating to animals. The database consists of
indexing, abstracts, and full text records describing the nature
and habitat of familiar animals. Within some of the full text, image links
are available.
- Grzimek's
Animal Life Encyclopedia (GVRL) (InfoTrac/Gale Group)
- A completely revised and updated version of the original
work published in Germany in 1960, this edition incorporates recent
developments in the animal world as noted by prominent advisors
and contributors from the scientific community.
- Entomology:
- Encyclopedia
of Insects (Credo/xrefer)
- Comprehensive work devoted to all aspects of insects, including their anatomy,
physiology, evolution, behavior, reproduction, ecology, and disease, as well as
issues of exploitation, conservation, and management.
- Handbook of
Vegetable Pests (Credo/xrefer)
- For backyard gardeners, professional horticulturists, farm managers, plant
scientists, and agrobusiness professionals, this reference provides identification
guides, descriptions of pest life history, and pest management recommendations
for all insect and invertebrate pests likely to be encountered in North America. Includes illustrations
for ease of identification.
- Marine Life: (see also: Marine Science and Aquaculture)
- Guide
to Seashells of the World (Credo/xrefer)
- (See database page for description)
- Paleontology:
- Encyclopedia
of Dinosaurs (Credo/xrefer)
- Illustrated resource covering dinosaurs and dinosaur science
with entries on specific animals as well as general articles on reproduction,
behavior, physiology, and extinction.
- Encyclopedia
of Paleontology (Credo/xrefer)
- (See database page for description)
- Veterinary Medicine:
- Black's
Veterinary Dictionary (Credo/xrefer)
- Reference source for all involved with, or interested in, animals offers
a unique guide to animal health, disease, welfare, and husbandry. Includes
expanded entries on dogs and cats and the Pet Travel Service.
- Saunders
Comprehensive Veterinary Dictionary (Credo/xrefer)
- (See database page for description)
Database descriptions are adapted from each database's website.
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