An example of a beneficial ectoparasite is the leech, which is making a comeback in medical circles for its anticoagulant properties and other medicinal uses as related in this article from the BBC News. According to...

This easy to navigate and well-written site is packed with information and excellent photos about the blue crab (Callinectes sapidus) and its fishery. Biology section covers: species profile, anatomy, life cycle,...

Located in Bodega Bay, California, the BML's mission is to lead the way to the multi-disciplinary scientific understanding required to solve complex environmental problems on the marine and terrestrial sides of the...

This resource from Sea World is an excellent introduction to bottlenose dolphins, including information on their classification, habitat, physical characteristics, diet, reproduction, conservation, and much more....

Based in Ithaca, New York, the mission of the Boyce Thompson Institute (BTI) for Plant Research at Cornell University is "to advance and communicate scientific knowledge in plant biology to improve agriculture, protect...