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Animalia
1.781.505 species in COL
Plantae
409.432 species in COL
Fungi
172.356 species in COL
Other kingdoms
76.833 species in COL
Active Version
Issued: 2026-05-15
DOI: 10.48580/dgxsq
DOI: 10.48580/dgxsq
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The Catalogue of Life includes information with different gradients of quality. The base release is verified by taxonomic experts specifically for COL. The Extended Release includes extra data from other sources (indicated with the icon). Read about the different releases COL provides.
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