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Encyclopedia of Life
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The Encyclopedia of Life (EOL) is an ambitious project
to organize and make available via the Internet virtually all
information about life present on Earth. At its heart lies a
series of Web sites - one for each of the approximately
1.8 million known species - that provide the entry points to
this vast array of knowledge. The entry-point for each site
is a species page suitable for the general public, but with
several linked pages aimed at more specialized users.
The sites sparkle with text and images that are enticing
to everyone, as well as providing deep links to specific data.
The EOL dynamically synthesizes biodiversity knowledge about
all known species, including their taxonomy, geographic distribution,
collections, genetics, evolutionary history, morphology,
behavior, ecological relationships, and importance for
human well being. It serves as a primary resource for a
wide audience that includes scientists, natural resource managers, conservationists, teachers, and students around the world.
The EOL staff is made up of scientists and non-scientists
working from museums and research institutions around the world.
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