Arthropods: Hard Cases!

Appendix B: Useful Links

Some links to other resources that you may find helpful, some were referred to in the threads

To help you explore the world of invertebrates further, here are some of the most reputable and engaging websites.

These sites are perfect for the "introductory" phase of your series.

Natural History Museum (London) - Invertebrate Groups: Features annotated photos and simple illustrations that highlight the key characteristics of major groups.
The Learning Zone (Oxford University Museum): An excellent resource for students, including information on fossil arthropods and interactive quizzes.
Animal Diversity Web (University of Michigan): A more technical, encyclopedic database used by college students, great for deep-diving into specific species.

Great for the "Part 2 through Part 8" sections of your series.

Insect Week (Royal Entomological Society): A goldmine of learning resources, including the "#wasplove" game, printable worksheets, and "3-minute Bioblitz" videos.
The Wildlife Trusts - Insect Identification: Beautifully designed guides for identifying UK-specific beetles, butterflies, and dragonflies.
Buglife: The main UK charity for the conservation of all invertebrates. Their "Bugs" section provides detailed fact sheets on almost every order you’ve covered.

British Arachnological Society (BAS): Provides accessible fact sheets specifically on common spiders, harvestmen, and pseudoscorpions.
Field Studies Council (FSC) - Spiders: Known for their laminated "fold-out charts," their site offers great introductory information on UK arachnids.
British Plant Gall Society: While a bit more specialised, it’s the best place for serious learners to identify those strange growths from Part 9.

Molluscs - Australian Museum: Provides an exceptionally clear breakdown of bivalves, gastropods, and cephalopods.
Naturally Curious (NHM Course): An interactive course on snails, squids, and octopuses led by museum curators.

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