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QuadEx Resources

Finding Background Info

Encyclopedia of Life
Look for background information and images for plant and animal species.
NC Wildlife
List of NC species with very basic profile info and pictures.

JSTOR Global Plants This link opens in a new window
Find and download high resolution images from a collection of plant specimens worldwide

JSTOR Global Plants (in Duke's Herbarium Collection)
Browse collections of JSTOR plant specimens contributed by Duke's herbarium.

Artstor This link opens in a new window
Search for digital images in the arts, architecture, humanities, and sciences

Oxford English Dictionary
This is an etymology dictionary. It'd be an interesting place to see the historical/literary roots of a particular animal or plant.
Biodiversity Heritage Library
Digitized historical documents, features many museum sources.
USDA Plants Database
Basic profiles from the US Department of Agriculture.