Plant and fungus systematics and taxonomy constitute foundational disciplines that underpin our understanding of biodiversity. Historically grounded in morphological and anatomical studies, these ...

Discover why zoology is referred to as the 'Scribe of Species.' Discover the various job pathways available to zoologists in ...

James Hanken studies the evolution of morphology, developmental biology, and systematics. Most work by his group focuses on amphibians but otherwise addresses a wide range of topics, taxa, and ...

Brittle stars (Class Ophiuroidea) represent a remarkably diverse group of echinoderms with an extensive fossil record that has long provided insight into marine evolution and biogeography. Recent ...

Humans make stuff up—including the names and classifications of living things. But those categories are still useful. In this episode of Crash Course Botany, we’ll explore how taxonomy and systematics ...