Open Directory - Science: Biology: Ecology: Ecosystems: Caves
See also: - Illinois Natural History Survey web site. Within caves a diverse biota may be found, exhibiting varying degrees of adaptation to the subterranean environment. Information and links about cave habitats and fauna, as well as cave protection and related topics. - Research on the diversity, significance and distribution of cave animals in anchialine caves -- coastal caves formed in limestone or volcanic rock and flooded with seawater. - Publications and other information on cave microbiology research at sites including Lechuguilla cave and Cueva de Villa Luz. - Provides links to a number of sites, sponsored by the Texas Natural Science Center at the University of Texas at Austin. - Dr Jayant Biswas describes his research into biospeleology, the branch of science that deals with the study of cave organisms, and provides a forum, image gallery and newsletter. - Video clips of cave organisms and interviews with scientists about cave biology, with transcripts in English, Spanish and Chinese - Includes a directory of biospeleology researchers worldwide, Canadian cave biology directory, and many internet links. - Exhaustive collection of information about groundwater and cave biology. Checklist and bibliography for most taxa, distribution maps, images and useful links. Updated regularly. - Studies of bats and other cave biota on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada. - Summarizes evaluations of biodiversity associated with caves and related features. [jpeg image] - Reports from field investigations of biology in the underwater caves of northern Mexico. - Descriptions of bats, cave fish, reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrate fauna found in Missouri caves. - Photos of some of the 800 different species of animals recorded in Missouri caves, only about 64 of which are truly cave-adapted troglobites. Also includes photos of cave gates built to conserve cave life and other resources. - Publication of the Biology section of the National Speleological Society of America providing information about cave biology news and research in biospeleology. - Photographs of cave organisms.
