Encyclopedia of Life
Also known as eol · Global access to knowledge about life on earth
Our knowledge of the many life-forms on Earth - of animals, plants, fungi, protists and bacteria - is scattered around the world in books, journals, databases, websites, specimen collections, and in the minds of people everywhere. Imagine what it would mean if this information could be gathered together and made available to everyone – anywhere – at a moment’s notice. This dream is becoming a reality through the Encyclopedia of Life.
Getting access
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- How to apply
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About this database
| Website | https://eol.org/ |
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| Subjects | Life Sciences · Biology · Plant Sciences · Zoology · Plant Systematics and Evolution · Plant Ecology and Ecosystem Analysis · Systematics and Morphology · Animal Ecology, Biodiversity and Ecosystem Research |
| Last updated | 2026-09-12 |