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The Animal Diversity Web (ADW) is a comprehensive online resource from the University of Michigan that provides detailed information on animal species. Learners can explore a vast database of animals, their characteristics, and ecological roles, making it an excellent tool for biological research and education.

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Ajouté le

18 mars 2026

Matière et domaine

biology · animal-biology

Niveaux scolaires

7e année–12e année (Terminale)

Type de page

Wiki

Introduction

Animal Diversity Web: Taxonomic Overview

  • Platform Purpose: The Animal Diversity Web (ADW) serves as an educational resource for exploring animal taxonomy and biodiversity.
  • Featured Taxonomic Groups: The site organizes information across a broad spectrum of the animal kingdom, including:
    • Vertebrates: Actinopterygii (ray-finned fishes), Amphibia (frogs, salamanders, caecilians), Aves (birds), Chondrichthyes (sharks, rays), Mammalia (mammals), and Reptilia (turtles, snakes, lizards).
    • Invertebrates: Annelida (segmented worms), Chelicerata (chelicerates), Cnidaria (jellyfish, corals, anemones), Crustacea (crustaceans), Echinodermata (starfish, sea urchins), Insecta (insects), Mollusca (bivalves, snails, cephalopods), Nematoda (roundworms), Platyhelminthes (flatworms), and Porifera (sponges).

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