Integrating specimen databases and revisionary systematics

By

Schuh, Randall T.

Type

Article

Date of Publication

2012

Original Publication

ZooKeys

Volume

209

Pages

255-267

Subjects

revisionary systematics , specimen databases , workflows

Contributed by

Pensoft Publishers

Language

English

Published by

Sofia, Bulgaria Pensoft Publishers

Identifiers

DOI: https://doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.209.3288

 

Abstract

Arguments are presented for the merit of integrating specimen databases into the practice of revisionary systematics. Work flows, data connections, data outputs, and data standardization are enumerated as critical aspects of such integration. Background information is provided on the use of “barcodes” as unique specimen identifiers and on methods for efficient data capture. Examples are provided on how to achieve efficient workflows and data standardization, as well as data outputs and data integration.