There are currently over 120 natural history collection databases being served through the Species Analyst Network, with collections located all over the world. All of these collections may be searched simultaneously through the Species Analyst, with the combined information returned to you in one of a variety of formats.
The original, and currently dominant form of the Species Analyst network is based on the ANSI/NISO Z39.50 standard for information retrieval. DiGIR, a replacement for Z39.50, is being actively developed by a number of developers including the creator of the Species Analyst network, and will gradually replace the Z39.50 infrastructure over time.
The Species Analyst project has given rise to, or provides the technical infrastructure for a number of other projects including:
