Arthropod Resources

The many types of arthropods

Please note: this list of resources is (as of 2003) not being actively maintained. If/when this curriculum becomes actively used again at the NHMLAC, we will revise it. Until then, feel free to use this, but be aware that there may be broken links or outdated references.

Arthropod Hox Genes [Print]: Grenier, J. K., T. L. Garber, R. Warren, P. M. Whitington, S. Carroll. 1997. Evolution of the entire arthropod HOX gene set predated the origin and radiation of the onychophoran/arthropod clade. Current Biology 7: 547-553.
Arthropod Pests of Household Pets [HTML]: http://www.ext.nodak.edu/extpubs/plantsci/pests/eb56w.htm
Your normal healthy, happy pet may be tormented by small, unwelcome parasites that bite and cause your pet to itch and scratch. These small creatures can cause large amounts of discomfort for both you and your pet. In this bulletin you will learn about the lives of these arthropod pests, the diseases they can transmit and how to keep your pet free of these visitors.
Beetles [HTML]: http://www.coleoptera.org
Distinguishing characteristics of beetles, journal and book lists; searchable databases; links to suppliers, dealers, catologs, systematists, glossaries, and much more.
Onychophora, Chilopoda, and Lesser Protostomata [Print]: Barnes, R. D. and F. W. Harrison. 1993. Introduction to the Onychophora, Chilopoda, and lesser Protostomata. In Microscopic Anatomy of Invertebrates, eds. R. D. Barnes, and F. W. Harrison. Wiley-Liss, New York. volume 12, pp 1-9.
Darwin's Origin of Species [HTML]: http://www.literature.org/authors/darwin-charles/the-origin-of-species
Darwin, Charles. 1859. The Origin of Species. (Reprinted) Penguin Publishers, London.
The original description of Darwin's idea that the evolution of organisms over time could be accounted for through natural selection. Surprisingly readable, compared to most modern scientific writing.
Meganeura - Palaeoentomological Newsletter [HTML]: http://www.ub.es/dpep/meganeura/meganeura.htm
News and information about fossil insects. The previously published hard copy of Meganeura is now available electronically. Databases and bibliography are also available.
Tree of Life: Arthropods [HTML]: http://phylogeny.arizona.edu/tree/eukaryotes/animals/arthropoda/arthropoda.html
The Tree of Life is a collection of about 2000 World Wide Web pages containing information about the diversity of life. These pages are authored by biologists from around the world.
Trilobite Systematic Relationships [HTML]: http://www.aloha.net/~smgon/triloclass.htm
Given that trilobites are Arthropods, what is their place among the known arthropod groups? Extensive information on trilobite systematics and morphology.
Wonderful World of Insects [HTML]: http://www.earthlife.net/insects/six.html
This is an enyclopedia-like website addressing a large diversity of topics about insects with pages on anatomy, classification and taxonomy, evolution, and much more..

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