Integrated Taxonomic Information System
Also known as itis, ITIS
authoritative taxonomic information on plants, animals, fungi, and microbes of North America and the world
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The Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS) is a database that provides authoritative scientific information about how plants, animals, fungi, and microbes are classified and named across North America and worldwide. It matters because researchers, educators, and policymakers rely on it as a trusted reference for accurate taxonomy—the science of organizing living things into categories—which is essential for understanding biodiversity and managing natural resources.
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The Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS) is an American partnership of federal agencies designed to provide consistent and reliable information on the taxonomy of biological species. ITIS was originally formed in 1996 as an interagency group within the US federal government, involving several US federal agencies, and has now become an international body, with Canadian and Mexican government agencies participating. The database draws from a large community of taxonomic experts. Primary content staff are housed at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History and IT services are provided by a US Geological Survey facility in Denver. The primary focus of ITIS is North American species, but many biological groups exist worldwide and ITIS collaborates with other agencies to increase its global coverage.