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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.
Overview
Added
March 18, 2026
Subject & domain
biology · animal-biology
Grade range
Grade 7–Grade 12 (Senior)
Page kind
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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