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Research Papers

Delivering a name-server for biodiversity information

Authors
  • C Hussey
  • S Wilkinson
  • J Tweddle

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.
Year: 2006
Volume 5
Page/Article: 18-28
DOI: 10.2481/dsj.5.18
Published on Jun 28, 2006
Peer Reviewed