Algae are photosynthetic organisms that occur in most habitats. They vary from small, single-celled forms to complex multicellular forms, such as the giant kelps that grow to 65 meters in length. The Algal Collection of the U.S. National Herbarium is represented by nearly 300,000 accessioned and inventoried herbarium specimens preserved on herbarium sheets, microscope slides or liquid preparations. The collection is comprised of marine, estuarine, freshwater, terrestrial (including cave) and airborne algae and is worldwide in origin, with strong representation of tropical and subtropical marine algae. ... [Information of the supplier, modified]
The American Museum of Natural History is one of the leading institutions in scientific and cultural research worldwide. It was founded in 1869 and is situated in the Central Park in New York. Several departments (anthropology, geology, palaeontology and zoology) contribute significantly to the discovery of natural history. Furthermore the collection grew of the centuries (more than 30 million objects) and therefore is of worldwide relevance. Many special and permanent exibitions gain an insight into nature and the mankind's cultural development. A special online platform for children is available, allow a easy overview of natural science and coherences. The library host one of the most comprehensive collections of the world. Some contents are accessible online (own publications, as part of the Biodiversity Heritage Library). ... [Information of the supplier, modified]
This web site highlights the National Museum of American History's varied collection of papier-mâché anatomical models and provides additional in-depth information not included in the original three-dimensional exhibition. The exhibit showcases two major themes. It explores the history and use of papier-mâché anatomical models, and, then focuses on their construction, conservation, and preservation. ... [Information of the supplier]
The Naturhistorische Museum - Natural History Museum - was set up again after the devastating fire of 1865 by the Admont Benedictine Father Gabriel Strobl in the years 1866 to 1910. In his scientific activity Father Gabriel Strobl built up a huge insect collection with roughly 252,000 specimens, with the collection of about 80,000 flies being one of the three most important in Europe. Through his own collecting, exchange, buying and in the form of gifts Father Gabriel Strobl acquired over 44 years the collection that can be admired in the partly newly planned Natural History Museum. A glass-case ribbon stretches for about 24 metres and shows in texts, pictures and exhibits the historical development of the Natural History Museum. The first side room is dedicated to Father Gabriel Strobl’s life work. His scientific and artistic work is described in a large table glass-case, while an exhibition of various insect groups can be seen on the walls. The second side room presents all 243 examples of the wax fruits made by Father Constantin Keller (1778-1864) in an impressive installation. ... [Information of the supplier, translated]
The Biology Centre collects, retains, researches, documents and mediates knowledge about the animal and plant world, rocks and minerals. The greatest current challenge to this is the global biodiversity crisis. The study of nature in order to be able to protect it effectively and creation of nature consciousness are the logical reactions to it. Only natural history museums with their authentic objects make natural history scientifically and objectively comprehensible. ... [Information of the supplier]
Bishop Museum was founded in 1889 by Charles Reed Bishop. The Museum was established to house the extensive collection of Hawaiian artifacts and royal family heirlooms of the Princess, and has expanded to include millions of artifacts, documents and photographs about Hawai‘i and other Pacific island cultures. Today, Bishop Museum is the largest museum in the state and the premier natural and cultural history institution in the Pacific, recognized throughout the world for its cultural collections, research projects, consulting services and public educational programs. It also has one of the largest natural history specimen collections in the world. Serving and representing the interests of Native Hawaiians is a primary purpose of the Museum. ... [Information of the supplier, modified]
This Museum was founded in 1946 and named after Richard M. Bohart in 1983. In over fifty years of his career, he contributed significantly to entomological research. Therefore, insects are the research object of this institution. The seventh largest insects collection (more than seven million specimens) is hosted here. The collection is of worldwide relevance. Furthermore, several projects are realized and diverse information are provided in connection to the specialisation of the museum. Many information (e.g. keys) are available for free. ... [Editorial staff vifabio]
Die Homepage des Botanischen Gartens und Botanischen Museums Berlin-Dahlem bietet Informationen zu der Tätigkeit dieser Einrichtung, die neben der Präsentation der Pflanzenwelt auch Forschungsaufgaben und andere Dienstleistungen umfasst. Eine umfangreiche Linksammlung führt zu Herbarien, Datenbanken und wichtigen Portalen des Fachgebiets. ... [Redaktion vifabio]
The Brain Biodiversity Bank refers to the repository of images of and information about brain specimens contained in the collections associated with the National Museum of Health and Medicine at the Armed Forces Institute of Pathology in Washington, DC. These collections include, besides the Michigan State University Collection, the Welker Collection from the University of Wisconsin, the Yakovlev-Haleem Collection from Harvard University, the Meyer Collection from the Johns Hopkins University, and the Huber-Crosby and Crosby-Lauer Collections from the University of Michigan. Our purpose here is to provide some examples of ways in which images and information from the Collections, in digital format, can be used in educational, research and commercial enterprises. Millions of beautifully stained sections from hundreds of different brains, assembled in many locations over the past century can be made available for a broad variety of purposes. ... [Information of the supplier]
