| Publication Date |
Began in 2007. |
| System Details |
Mode of access: World Wide Web. |
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Title from home page (viewed Aug. 23, 2007). |
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"The Encyclopedia of Life is a collaborative scientific effort led by the Field Museum of Natural History, Harvard University, Marine Biological Laboratory, Missouri Botanical Garden, Smithsonian Institution, and Biodiversity Heritage Library, a consortium including the core institutions and also the American Museum of Natural History (New York), Natural History Museum (London), New York Botanical Garden, and Royal Botanic Gardens (Kew)."--FAQ. |
| Summary |
"Ultimately, the Encyclopedia of Life will provide an online database for all 1.8 million species now known to live on Earth. When completed, it will serve as a global biodiversity tool, providing scientists, policymakers, students, and citizens information they need to discover and protect the planet and encourage learning and conservation."--FAQ. |
| Subject |
Biodiversity -- Encyclopedias.
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Biology -- Encyclopedias.
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Zoology -- Encyclopedias.
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| Genre/Form |
Electronic encyclopedias.
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| Added Author |
Field Museum of Natural History.
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Harvard University.
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Marine Biological Laboratory (Woods Hole, Mass.)
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Missouri Botanical Garden.
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Smithsonian Institution.
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Biodiversity Heritage Library Consortium.
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| Added Title |
EOL |
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