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What is the main purpose of the Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS)?

Classifying rocks
Providing taxonomic information on species
Studying human behavior
Mapping weather patterns

Answer

The Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS) is an international partnership designed to provide consistent and reliable information on the taxonomy of biological species. It focuses primarily on North American species but collaborates with other agencies to increase its global coverage.