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Evolution

Find information on dinosaurs, human evolution, and more. Also view plant, human, and dinosaur fossils.

Three Domain System

The Three Domain System is a system for classifying biological organisms. Under this system, organisms are classified into three domains and six kingdoms.

Biological Evolution

Biological evolution is defined as any genetic change in a population that is inherited over several generations.

Archaea

Organisms from the Domain Archaea can exists under some of the most extreme conditions. They can survive in extremely hot, acidic, or alkaline environments.

Taxonomy

Taxonomy is a hierarchical system for classifying and identifying organisms.

Six Kingdoms of Life

Living organisms are classified into one of six Kingdoms of life. Organisms are placed into these categories based on similarities or common characteristics.

Cold-Blooded Myth

Were dinosaurs warm-blooded?

The Roadmap of Life

Use the Roadmap of Life to find out information, examples, and characteristics of each of the major kingdoms.

The Human Lineage

Researchers announced the discovery of a new species of a human ancestor.

Axing the Family Tree

Startling insights into the evolution of animals.

Bibliography of Fossil Vertebrates

Allows you to search for literature references on a specific topic.

Charles Darwin

Online Literature Library listing of works by Charles Darwin including The Origin of Species and The Voyage of the Beagle.

The Darwin-L Archives

"Darwin-L is an international network discussion group on the history and theory of the historical sciences." Fields of study included are evolutionary biology, systematics and phylogeny, archeology, and paleontology.

Dinosaur Eggs

Go on a virtual hunt for dinosaur eggs and watch as scientists reveal the embryos inside. The site also contains a QuickTime VR movie gallery of dinosaur eggs and embryos. Browsers will need the QT plug-in for viewing.

Dinosaur Exhibit

View fossil replicas of dinosaurs at Hawaii's Honolulu Community College.

Evolution

This site provides a complete list of scientists who have contributed to the theory of evolution.

Evolution FAQs

What is evolution? Is it a fact or a theory? Find out the answers to these and other frequently asked questions about evolution.

Five Major Misconceptions About Evolution

Interesting discussion about the evolution/creation debate.

The Fossil Evidence of Human Evolution in China

Observe fossils of ancient man and other primates.

Fossil Hominid

Find out the name of the oldest known hominid species.

How Humans Evolved

Provides an overview of evolutionary concepts with a concentration on human evolution.

Meet and Greet TRex!

Dinosaur exhibit, part of the Museum of Paleontology, located at the University of California Berkeley.

PaleoNet Pages

"PaleoNet is a system of listservers, World Wide Web pages, and ftp sites designed to enhance electronic communication among paleontologists."

Skullduggery

Here's your chance to get museum quality fossil replicas for study or display.

The Talk Origins Archive Search Page

Does life have a "purpose" or is it a mindless happenstance? Search the Talk Origins Archives for provocative answers.

UCMP Special Exhibits

Visit several online paleontological exhibits including Sabretooths and DinoBuzz.

SuperCroc

Find out about this amazing creature that was as long as a bus and weighed more than an elephant.

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