Exploring Phylogeny at the Tree of Life Web Project

Abstract

The University of Arizona's Tree of Life Web Project organizes information about the biological taxa on the model of the tree of life itself. This creates intuitive and informative pathways for browsing. The Project has a well-articulated protocol for checking on the quality of information published on the site, which is evaluated a number of times as it is added to the site. This paper is intended to be an entreé to the site for teachers at all levels and the general public.