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Buried deep in the genome of every species are molecular clues to the origin and evolution of that species.

A summary of the Linnaean system of taxonomy, including a description of basic taxonomic categories and where the definition of genus and species fit in.

"What's in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet." (William Shakespeare)

Poriferans are ancient animals. Fossils and molecular data put their origin at somewhere around 650 million years ago, nearly back to the dawn of animal life.

For most people, yeasts, molds, and mushrooms are the most well-known members of the fungal kingdom.

Some of Gosse's books contain beautiful hand-coloured plates and, while these are beautiful, modern publications and the internet are needed for up-to-date information.

The biological principles of organic evolution, genetics, and ecology serve as the foundation of modern zoology.

To hold a fossil is to touch life from the far distant past. What do bits and pieces of ancient bone and shell reveal about the types and diversity of ancient life?

The world's largest and fiercest dinosaur, Tyrannosaurus rex, might have been wiped out by parasites similar to those found in feral pigeons, a new study shows.

Humans have always attempted to understand animals, to enslave animals, and to capture the strength and power of animals.

Evolution may take several paths. Species may evolve apart (diverge), evolve similar structures and appearances (converge), or evolve together (coevolve).

Sykes says his book is about "the history of the world as revealed by genetics." He tells his research story in a easy way that serves to demystify his conclusions.

Sykes says his book is about "the history of the world as revealed by genetics." He names the genetic clan groups and describes their world.

The field of animal systematics (or taxonomy) devises schemes for grouping (classification) and naming (nomenclature) animals.