http://www.arachnology.org/

Arachnids play a vital role in the web of life, yet many of us possess a limited knowledge of this amazing class of animals. Hosted by the International Society of Arachnology (ISA), the Arachnology Home Page serves as an informational Internet resource center on arachnids. The site contains links to approximately 2,000 related sites and organizes them by arachnid order and by various subjects. The site also organizes links under a number of spider-specific categories. Note: To reach the Arachnology Home Page, site visitors must select the Arachnology Pages link on the ISA home page menu. [NL]

http://www.aibs.org/core/index.html

An important organization for biologists and science educators, the American Institute of Biological Sciences (AIBS) "was established as a national umbrella organization for the biological sciences in 1947 by 11 scientific societies as part of the National Academy of Sciences. An independent non-profit organization since 1954, it has grown to represent more than 80 professional societies and organizations with a combined membership exceeding 240,000 scientists and educators." The AIBS website is organized into three main sections including: News & Publications; Programs & Services; and Organization. These three sections connect to Public Policy Reports, Education Reports, Peer Review (SPARS), Position Statements, Classifieds, Membership Directories, and much more. Of special note, the site links to the AIBS Virtual Library which presently features free online lectures by prominent biologists. Curious site visitors can download a 16-page booklet about AIBS as well as a 25th and 50th anniversary historical review of the organization. [NL]

http://www.gma.org/herring/default.asp

Created by the Gulf of Maine Research Institute, this website offers several interesting perspectives on a very important fish in the food chain -- the Atlantic Herring (Clupea harengus). The website organizes information about the Atlantic Herring into three main categories: Biology; Harvest and Processing; and Research. The site utilizes beautiful photos, illustrations, and maps as it briefly describes herring life cycle, distribution, spawning research, mid-water trawling, processing, and much more. The website also provides a solid collection of herring resources and references. [NL]

http://www.figweb.org/

From Iziko Museums of Cape Town, this website explores the fascinating interaction between fig trees and fig wasps. The site features a section on Fig Wasp-Fig Tree Mutualism as well as separate information sections on Fig Wasps and Fig Trees. The website also briefly addresses interactions between fig trees and other insects. In addition, the site offers an extensive collection of related references and links to websites on fig-eating vertebrates, and fig wasp and fig tree research. The site even links to a 26-minute film on figs and fig wasps by Georges Michaloud (which is a bit fuzzy but has clear voice narration). [NL]

http://www.gov.on.ca/OMAFRA/english/crops/index.html

Reflecting Canada’s strong agricultural industry, this website from the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food contains a wealth of information on many different crops. Crop information sections include Agroforestry, Berries, Hemp, Organic Crops, Corn, and many more. Separate crop pages hold numerous links to fact and information sheets, updates, and related resources. In addition to the crop links, the site provides information in the areas of Soil & Water; Insects, Diseases, & Weeds; Resources & Services, and Stats & Facts. The site also offers links to a variety of other resources including newletters, the Agri-Food Research Magazine, Interactives, and more. [NL]

http://www.succulent-plant.com/home.html

This informative website on succulent plants was created by plant enthusiast and cancer researcher Dr. Richard Hodgkiss. The site contains many nice images, and concise information sections on How to Grow Cacti and Succulents, Propagation, Pests and Diseases, Growing from Seed, and more. The site provides information about Asclepiads, Haworthias, Peperomias, and Sempervivums as well. The website has an extensive Links section titled Botanical Bookmarks, with category headings like Cacti and Succulents by Genus and Type, Herbaria and Botanic Gardens, Plant Conservation and Biodiversity, and Cactus and Succulent Nurseries and Seed Sources. The site also offers a nice collection of glossaries for botanical terms, Internet jargon, and domain suffixes. [NL]