Taxonomy is the discovery, description, identification & classification of organisms.

Taxonomy provides the basis for identifying and monitoring Australia’s biodiversity which in turn provides the knowledge needed for effective environmental management.

The Taxonomy Research & Information Network (TRIN) will address critical gaps in taxonomic knowledge of key Australian animal and plant groups.

Research within the current projects of TRIN covers a range of taxonomic and systematic investigators using a diversity of approaches and methodologies.

Projects include Australian Ants, Mayflies and Aquatic Invertebrates, Insect Families on the web, Small Terrestrial Vertebrates, Environmental Weeds, Biodiversity Informatics, Communication & Knowledge Exchange, and Australian Mangrove & Saltmarsh Species.

Check out the TRIN Wiki which features collaborative web spaces. Member details can be found on the wiki and anyone who wishes to join and contribute is welcome.

If you are keen to get involved with TRIN, have a project idea or are interested in collaborative research with us, please contact us.