Illinois Natural History Survey
[an error occurred while processing this directive]
Welcome

The biological collections of the INHS are an invaluable and irreplaceable resource. First established in the mid-19th century for the purpose of documenting the flora and fauna of Illinois, the collections preserve some of the earliest natural history specimens collected in the Midwest. From their humble beginnings the INHS collections have grown into important, internationally known repositories of specimens and information. Although primarily used as tools for basic research in biological systematics, evolution, and ecology, the collections are also of crucial importance for education, applied biology, and conservation of natural resources. Through the ongoing efforts of INHS staff and improvements in information retrevial technology, the collections continue to become ever more accessible to researchers, conservationists, educators, policymakers, and the general public.

Fungi Mushrooms, Cup Fungi, Yeasts, Bread Molds, and Chytrids

Botany Algae, Bryophytes, and Vascular Plants

Annelid Oligochaetes, Leeches, and other segmented worms

Insect Insects, Arachnids, Myriapods, and Bryozoans

Crustacean Amphipods, Isopods, Crayfishes, and Shrimps

Mollusk Snails, Freshwater Mussels, Fingernail Clams, Corbicula, and Zebra Mussels

Fish Lampreys, Sharks and Rays, Lobe-finned Fishes, and Ray-finned Fishes

Amphibian &
Reptile
Caecilians, Salamanders, Frogs, Turtles, Lizards, and Snakes

Birds Non-passerines and Passerines

Mammals Bats, Rodents, Lagomorphs, Insectivores, and Carnivores
 


©Illinois Natural History Survey
Send Questions and Comments to:
cdbadmin@inhs.uiuc.edu.
Last updated: Friday, 24-Mar-2006 15:34:33 CST