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Biology Subject Guide

Books, Movies and Music
Science books and other materials are located in the Q section of call numbers. Subcategories relevant to biology include: QH (Natural History - Biology), QK (Botany), QL (Zoology), QM (Human anatomy), QP (Physiology) and QR (Microbiology).

Databases
Academic OneFile Locate articles in the social and physical sciences, arts, humanities, national news sources and general interest magazines.
Access Science Online encyclopedia of science and technology; research updates, biographies, news and links to websites for further research.
Google Scholar Find scholarly publications across many disciplines. Full-text and index.
OmniFile Full Text Select (H.W. Wilson) Search multiple databases for full-text articles in numerous disciplines, including Education, General Science, Applied Science & Technology, Humanities and Art.

Websites
 AmphibiaWeb
CalFlora California plant biodiversity for conservation, research, and education.
California Lichen Society
DNA Learning Animations, videos clearly explain the complex functions of DNA
Entomology Index of Internet Resources
MykoWeb Mycology information focused on California
Judgement Day: Intelligent Design on Trial Watch this insightful documentary online
Multidimensional Human Embryo Three-dimensional MRI shots of human embryos
Science.gov A portal to science information hosted by the US Government
Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History: Entomology
Sierra Nevada Ecosystem Study A 3 year study of the entire Sierra Nevada range
eSkeletons Project Interactive skeletal anatomy for humans and non-humans 
TED talks on animals, bacteria, biology, biodiversity, environment and evolution
Weeds Gone Wild A nationwide list of invasive plants
Wildflowers of California


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