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This is a guide to selected sources in the zoology literature at URI. It does not contain entomology sources (see Entomology Information Sources, at http://www.uri.edu/library/guides/subject/lifesci/entomology.html).   To find additional information conduct a subject search in the HELIN Library Catalog using such headings as Zoology, Animal Behavior, Anatomy, comparative, Ornithology, etc.

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http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/site/index.html

Animal Diversity Web.

An online encyclopedia which provides a classification of the animals down to the phylum level. Each phylum listed has a link to material about members of that phylum. Provided by Museum of Zoology, University of Michigan.

http://www.biologybrowser.org/

Biology Browser.

A Web site which provides searching or browsing three major areas: organisms, subjects and geography. Locates web sites in many areas of biology. New items and other features on home page.

URI Ref. QL458.4 .G7813

Grzimek, Berhard. Grzimek’s Animal Life Encyclopedia. 2nd ed. 2003-2004.

Classical major encyclopedia of animals. Each volume has basic biology of the group covered, and full accounts of many species. Very well illustrated.

PELL Ref. QL9 .C66 1999

Concise Oxford Dictionary of Zoology. 3rd ed. 1999.

General dictionary with full explanations of each term.

URI Ref. QL76 .E53 2001

Encyclopedia of the World’s Zoos. 2001.

Describes 400 zoos worldwide, including a number of species in each. Access by zoo and by species.

URI Ref. QL76 .I55

International Zoo Yearbook. 1959- (annual).

Publishes articles on zoos and news about species.

http://www.uri.edu/library/reference_databases/title.html

Agricola. Online. 1970-. Updated daily.

Covers animal and veterinary science. Previous coverage in: Bibliography of Agriculture v.1(1942)-v.64(2000) at URI Ref. Z5073 .U572.

http://www.uri.edu/library/reference_databases/title.html

Biological Abstracts. Online. 1990-. Updated six times/year.

Covers all aspects of zoology. Covers about 6,000 journals, very comprehensive. Previous volumes, v.1(1926)-v.100(1995), at URI Ref. QH301 .B37.

http://www.uri.edu/library/reference_databases/title.html

Biological and Agricultural Index. Online. 1983-. Updated monthly.

Covers all aspects of zoology. Covers about 300 journals in a broad area. Good for undergraduate research, since most journals covered are available at URI. Previous volumes, v.1(1916)-v.49(1995) at URI Ref. Z7401 .S365.

http://www.uri.edu/library/reference_databases/title.html

Web of Science. Online. 1998-. Updated weekly.

Covers zoology as well as other sciences. Covers nearly 8,500 journals in all sciences. Can search by author, keyword, and for references citing a paper. Previous coverage in: Science Citation Index 1961-1996 at URI Ref. Z7401 .S365.

http://www.biosis.org.uk/free_resources/resource_guide.html

Internet Resource Guide for Zoology (BIOSIS).

Covers Internet resources in the zoological and related sciences. Organized by subject and animal group. Index to animal names. For latest update see the Biology Browser Web site (above).

URI Ref. QL82 .B435 1998

Beacham’s Guide to International Endangered Species. 1998.

Description, habitat, distribution, threats, conservation and recovery for each species.

URI Ref. QL83 .E54 2002

Endangered Animals. 2002.

Explains all threat levels, definition of animal, general considerations. Each species described, with perceived threats and endangered status. Popular. Very heavily illustrated.

URI Ref. QL155 .W45 1995

Weiss, Howard M. Marine Animals of Southern New England and New York. 1995.

Keys to species, and each species illustrated.

URI Ref. QL362 .E53 1982

PELL Ref. QL362 .E539 1982

Encyclopedia of Marine Invertebrates. 1982.

Organized by taxonomic group. Well illustrated, in color.

URI Ref. QL365.365 .S65 2001

Smith, Douglas G. Pennak’s Freshwater Invertebrates of the United States: Porifera to to Crustacea. 4th ed. 2001.

Organized by taxonomic group. Keys to identification. Illustrated in black and white and color. Some anatomical diagrams.

URI Ref. QL366.5 .P37 1992

PELL Ref. QL366.5 .P37 1992

Patterson, D.J. Free-living Freshwater Protozoa: A Color Guide. 1992, c.1985.

For each group, biology, description and color photographs.

URI Ref. QL377 .C5 W66 1983

Wood, Elizabeth M. Reef Corals of the World: Biology and Field Guide. 1983.

Coral anatomy, descriptions of living coral and skeletons. Organized by family. Color photographs.

URI Ref. QL416 .A22 1995

Abbott, R. Tucker and Percy A. Morris. A Field Guide to Shells: Atlantic and Gulf Coasts and the West Indies. 4th ed. 1995.

Range, habitat, descriptions and color photographs are provided for each species.

URI Ref. QL627 .P34 1991

Page, Lawrence M. and Brooks M. Burr. A Field Guide to Freshwater Fishes: North America North of Mexico. 1991.

Identification, range and habitat for 598 species.   Range maps included, illustrated in color.

URI Ref. QL614.7 .W47 1975

Wheller, Alwyne. Fishes of the World: An Illustrated Dictionary. 1975.

By family. Each species described and illustrated. Color for some.

URI Ref. QL651 .C65 1998

Conant, Roger and Joseph Collins. Field Guide to Reptiles and Amphibians: Eastern and Central North America. 3rd ed. 1998.

Identification, range, habitat, color photographs for 595 species.

URI Ref. QL640.7 .F57 2002

Firefly Encyclopedia of Reptiles and Amphibians. 2002.

Covers ecology, reproduction, life cycle, behavior, classification and other information. Excellent source of color illustrations. Popular.

URI Ref. QL673 .H265 1992

Handbook of the Birds of the World. 1992-.

Each family has a lengthy discussion with color photographs. Species accounts follow, and for each species, description, taxonomy, habitat, feeding, breeding, endangered species status, and range map are included. 10 volumes are planned.

URI Ref. QL681 .B625

The Birds of America. 1992-.

Ongoing series of articles providing the most information per species of any reference work in our collection. Lengthy bibliographies. Illustrated. 716 species included as of this date. Cumulative index in each volume.

URI Ref. QL681 .P45 2002

Peterson, Roger Tory and Virginia Marie Peterson. A Field Guide to the Birds of Eastern and Central North America. 5th ed. 2002.

Fifth edition of the classic original field guide. Description, voice, range for each species. Color illustrations by Roger Tory Peterson.

URI Ref. QL681 .S487 2000

Sibley, David Allen. The Sibley Guide to Birds. 2000.

Covers 810 species in North America north of Mexico. Unique feature is the comprehensive inclusion of all plumage forms (male, female, juvenile, color phases) as well as birds perched and in flight.

URI Ref. QL703 .W222 1999

Novak, Ronald M. Walker’s Mammals of the World. 6th ed. 1999.

All mammalian genera are covered. Detailed description, behavior, habits, range, endangered species status, and a list of species in each genus, is included.

URI Ref. QL715 .B8 1980

Burt, William Henry A. A Field Guide to the Mammals: North America North of Mexico. 3rd ed. 1980.

380 species covered: identification, similar species, habitat, economic status, range. Illustrated in color.

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If you need further assistance, please stop by the Reference Desk or contact the life sciences subject specialist, Larry Kelland, at (401) 874-5067 or lkelland@uri.edu.

J.L. Kelland 3/04