# Morphbank

- **Website:** <https://morphbank.net>
- **Primary alias:** `morphbank.net`

## Description

MorphBank is an innovative open web repository dedicated to biological images, enhancing specimen-based research in fields such as comparative anatomy, morphological phylogenetics, and taxonomy. Established in 1998 by a diverse group of entomologists, this platform aims to boost our understanding of biodiversity through collaborative efforts among scientists worldwide. Funded primarily by the National Science Foundation, MorphBank provides essential cyber infrastructure that supports various biological disciplines, including evolutionary biology and plant and animal science.

The platform allows users to store, share, and annotate digital images, enabling remote curation of natural history collections and the creation of phylogenetic character matrices. With over 216,000 public images depicting more than 4,500 species, MorphBank serves as a vital resource for taxonomists documenting new species and studying extinct or rare specimens. Additionally, it facilitates public outreach and educational initiatives, collaborating with institutions such as the Mary Brogan Museum of Art and Science. MorphBank is committed to open-source software development, ensuring accessibility and broad utilization across the biological community.

## Industries

- 🧪 Science and Education
- 🧪 Biology _(under Science and Education)_

## Logos & icons

- logo _(primary)_ — PNG — [download](https://cdn.brandfetch.io/idYJwuvfvA/w/46/h/65/theme/dark/logo.png?c=1bxid64Mup7aczewSAYMX&t=1763430759232)

## Colors

| Name | Hex | Theme |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bay of Many | #2c3d90 | accent |
| Lucky Point | #18276c | dark |
| White | #ffffff | light |

## Fonts

- Verdana — asset _(custom)_
- Verdana — asset _(custom)_

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