Delivering a name-server for biodiversity information
In: Data Science Journal. CODATA: Paris. e-ISSN 1683-1470, more
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Biodiversity, Natural history, Taxonomy, Names of organisms, Database design |
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- Hussey, C.
- Wilkinson, S.
- Tweddle, J.
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| Abstract |
The number of online resources for biodiversity information is growing. Names of organisms underpin access to information but present a number of unique problems when used as search terms. We examine these problems and assert that a taxonomic name-server or thesaurus is necessary to enable optimal retrieval of records from multiple datasets. A simple solution is presented, based upon our experience working with "real-world" data in the National Biodiversity Network (NBN) in the United Kingdom. The NBN provides access to over 18 million observational records and incorporates a nomenclator covering 198,000 names. |
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