Biology

Page Updated June 2022 .

Australia's Biodiversity  An overview of Australia’s biodiversity. Australia has been isolated from other continents for tens of millions of years, resulting in many species that are native to Australia alone.

Bacteria  Welcome to the microscopic world of the Prokaryotes. The smallest and most diverse group of organisms living on this planet.

Bio Interactive  At this site you can watch animations that illustrate topics from infection of human cells by microbes to how the heart functions and more!

Biology  A history of Biology into the early 19th century from "HistoryWorld."

Biology 100 On-Line Course Materials  Hundreds of topics and illustrations including Botany, Natural History, Chemistry and more from "Wayne's Word" for High School and AP Biology students.

Biology in Motion  Here you will find animations, interactive activities, and cartoons designed to make learning biology a richer, more engaging experience. New additions will include interactive tutorials, quizzes, and other activities.

Charles Darwin And The Voyage Of The HMS Beagle Today the place many people most strongly associate with Charles Darwin is the Galapagos Islands, but Darwin's historic voyage on the HMS Beagle encompassed far more than is often realized. 

Cloning Conundrum  Is cloning ever right for people? Get the complete scoop on this intriguing question.

E-Skeletons Project  The e-Skeletons Project Web site enables you to view the bones of a human, gorilla, and baboon and gather information about them.

Evolution  The companion to the PBS series, this site includes materials, lessons, videos, an online course for teachers, and an array of activities to enhance understanding of evolutionary science and its effect on society and culture.

Evolution  A history of Evolution from "HistoryWorld."

Evolution  Darwin vs. intelligent design. The history regarding theories of evolution, and what we’ve learned so far!

Galapagos Islands  Violence is sweeping the Galápagos archipelago that, legend has it, was the basis of Charles Darwin's theory of evolution. Ecuadorian fishermen are violently protesting the governmental regulation of their industry.

Getting Into the Fossil Record  This UCMP/PacBell learning module helps students gain a basic understanding of what a fossil is and how a fossil forms.

Glossary of Biology Terms  This is a glossary of biological terms used in the following fields of science: Biochemistry, Botany, Cell Biology, Ecology, Geology, Life History, Phylogenetics, and Zoology.

The Biology Project  A complete biology resource from the University of Arizona.

Tree of Life  A project by biologists from around the world that provides information about the diversity of organisms on Earth, their history and characteristics. A large collection of biological images is included.

Understanding Evolution: Your One-Stop Source for Information on Evolution  This site is here to help you understand what evolution is, how it works, how it factors into your life, how research in evolutionary biology is performed, and how ideas in this area have changed over time.