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---+++ What - identification of the observed entity / taxon identification attributes

   * Scientific Name for the taxon or community (NOTE: use the Taxon Concept Transfer Schema endorsed by TDWG in fall 2005)
   * Author of the scientific name (species only); concept reference
   * Name Type – species or ecological community
   * Name Confidence – is the taxon or community correctly identified 
   * Presence / Absence Indicator - 'No' indicates explicit negative observation data



-- Main.LynnKutner - 13 Jul 2006