From 5fb296d56aec5b67bce586b041eb8bb1b80ea506 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Peter Desmet Date: Mon, 2 Oct 2017 11:47:06 -0400 Subject: [PATCH] Move quick reference guide to www/guides/ --- build/build.py | 2 +- {guides => www/guides}/index.html | 942 ++++++++++++++++++++++-------- 2 files changed, 696 insertions(+), 248 deletions(-) rename {guides => www/guides}/index.html (72%) diff --git a/build/build.py b/build/build.py index 243fc0c..d5b9ebe 100644 --- a/build/build.py +++ b/build/build.py @@ -151,7 +151,7 @@ class DwcDigester(object): return template_data @staticmethod - def create_html(template_data, html_template="./config/index.tmpl", html_output="../guides/index.html"): + def create_html(template_data, html_template="./config/index.tmpl", html_output="../www/guides/index.html"): """build html with the processed term info""" data={} diff --git a/guides/index.html b/www/guides/index.html similarity index 72% rename from guides/index.html rename to www/guides/index.html index f9ceb91..564f04e 100644 --- a/guides/index.html +++ b/www/guides/index.html @@ -95,6 +95,9 @@
  • ResourceRelationship
    • +
  • + UseWithIri +
    • @@ -133,8 +136,8 @@ type Property Identifierhttp://purl.org/dc/terms/type - DefinitionThe nature or genre of the resource. For Darwin Core, recommended best practice is to use the name of the class that defines the root of the record. - CommentsExamples: "StillImage", "MovingImage", "Sound", "PhysicalObject", "Event", "Text". For discussion see http://terms.tdwg.org/wiki/dwc:type + DefinitionThe nature or genre of the resource. + CommentsFor Darwin Core, recommended best practice is to use the name of the class that defines the root of the record. Examples: "StillImage", "MovingImage", "Sound", "PhysicalObject", "Event", "Text". For discussion see http://terms.tdwg.org/wiki/dwc:type. @@ -142,8 +145,8 @@ modified Property Identifierhttp://purl.org/dc/terms/modified - DefinitionThe most recent date-time on which the resource was changed. For Darwin Core, recommended best practice is to use an encoding scheme, such as ISO 8601:2004(E). - CommentsExamples: "1963-03-08T14:07-0600" is 8 Mar 1963 2:07pm in the time zone six hours earlier than UTC, "2009-02-20T08:40Z" is 20 Feb 2009 8:40am UTC, "1809-02-12" is 12 Feb 1809, "1906-06" is Jun 1906, "1971" is just that year, "2007-03-01T13:00:00Z/2008-05-11T15:30:00Z" is the interval between 1 Mar 2007 1pm UTC and 11 May 2008 3:30pm UTC, "2007-11-13/15" is the interval between 13 Nov 2007 and 15 Nov 2007. For discussion see http://terms.tdwg.org/wiki/dwc:modified + DefinitionThe most recent date-time on which the resource was changed. + CommentsFor Darwin Core, recommended best practice is to use an encoding scheme, such as ISO 8601:2004(E). Examples: "1963-03-08T14:07-0600" is 8 Mar 1963 2:07pm in the time zone six hours earlier than UTC, "2009-02-20T08:40Z" is 20 Feb 2009 8:40am UTC, "1809-02-12" is 12 Feb 1809, "1906-06" is Jun 1906, "1971" is just that year, "2007-03-01T13:00:00Z/2008-05-11T15:30:00Z" is the interval between 1 Mar 2007 1pm UTC and 11 May 2008 3:30pm UTC, "2007-11-13/15" is the interval between 13 Nov 2007 and 15 Nov 2007. For discussion see http://terms.tdwg.org/wiki/dwc:modified. @@ -151,8 +154,8 @@ language Property Identifierhttp://purl.org/dc/terms/language - DefinitionA language of the resource. Recommended best practice is to use a controlled vocabulary such as RFC 4646 [RFC4646]. - CommentsExamples: "en" for English, "es" for Spanish. For discussion see http://terms.tdwg.org/wiki/dwc:language + DefinitionA language of the resource. + CommentsRecommended best practice is to use a controlled vocabulary such as RFC 4646 [RFC4646]. Examples: "en" for English, "es" for Spanish. For discussion see http://terms.tdwg.org/wiki/dwc:language. @@ -161,7 +164,7 @@ license Property Identifierhttp://purl.org/dc/terms/license DefinitionA legal document giving official permission to do something with the resource. - CommentsExamples: "http://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/legalcode", "http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/legalcode". For discussion see http://terms.tdwg.org/wiki/dwc:license + CommentsExamples: "http://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/legalcode", "http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/legalcode". For discussion see http://terms.tdwg.org/wiki/dwc:license. @@ -170,7 +173,7 @@ rightsHolder Property Identifierhttp://purl.org/dc/terms/rightsHolder DefinitionA person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. - CommentsExample: "The Regents of the University of California.". For discussion see http://terms.tdwg.org/wiki/dwc:rightsHolder + CommentsExample: "The Regents of the University of California.". For discussion see http://terms.tdwg.org/wiki/dwc:rightsHolder. @@ -179,7 +182,7 @@ accessRights Property Identifierhttp://purl.org/dc/terms/accessRights DefinitionInformation about who can access the resource or an indication of its security status. Access Rights may include information regarding access or restrictions based on privacy, security, or other policies. - CommentsExample: "not-for-profit use only". For discussion see http://terms.tdwg.org/wiki/dwc:accessRights + CommentsExample: "not-for-profit use only". For discussion see http://terms.tdwg.org/wiki/dwc:accessRights. @@ -187,8 +190,8 @@ bibliographicCitation Property Identifierhttp://purl.org/dc/terms/bibliographicCitation - DefinitionA bibliographic reference for the resource as a statement indicating how this record should be cited (attributed) when used. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. - CommentsExamples: "Ctenomys sociabilis (MVZ 165861)" for a specimen, "Oliver P. Pearson. 1985. Los tuco-tucos (genera Ctenomys) de los Parques Nacionales Lanin y Nahuel Huapi, Argentina Historia Natural, 5(37):337-343." for a Taxon. For discussion see http://terms.tdwg.org/wiki/dwc:bibliographicCitation + DefinitionA bibliographic reference for the resource as a statement indicating how this record should be cited (attributed) when used. + CommentsRecommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. Examples: "Ctenomys sociabilis (MVZ 165861)" for a specimen, "Oliver P. Pearson. 1985. Los tuco-tucos (genera Ctenomys) de los Parques Nacionales Lanin y Nahuel Huapi, Argentina Historia Natural, 5(37):337-343." for a Taxon. For discussion see http://terms.tdwg.org/wiki/dwc:bibliographicCitation. @@ -197,7 +200,7 @@ references Property Identifierhttp://purl.org/dc/terms/references DefinitionA related resource that is referenced, cited, or otherwise pointed to by the described resource. - CommentsExamples: "http://mvzarctos.berkeley.edu/guid/MVZ:Mamm:165861"; "http://www.catalogueoflife.org/annual-checklist/show_species_details.php?record_id=6197868". For discussion see http://terms.tdwg.org/wiki/dwc:references + CommentsExamples: "http://mvzarctos.berkeley.edu/guid/MVZ:Mamm:165861"; "http://www.catalogueoflife.org/annual-checklist/show_species_details.php?record_id=6197868". For discussion see http://terms.tdwg.org/wiki/dwc:references. @@ -206,7 +209,7 @@ institutionID Property Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/institutionID DefinitionAn identifier for the institution having custody of the object(s) or information referred to in the record. - CommentsFor physical specimens, the recommended best practice is to use an identifier from a collections registry such as the Global Registry of Biodiversity Repositories (http://grbio.org/). Examples: "http://biocol.org/urn:lsid:biocol.org:col:34777", "http://grbio.org/cool/km06-gtbn". + CommentsFor physical specimens, the recommended best practice is to use an identifier from a collections registry such as the Global Registry of Biodiversity Repositories (http://grbio.org/). Examples: "http://biocol.org/urn:lsid:biocol.org:col:34777", "http://grbio.org/cool/km06-gtbn". For discussion see http://terms.tdwg.org/wiki/dwc:institutionID. @@ -215,7 +218,7 @@ collectionID Property Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/collectionID DefinitionAn identifier for the collection or dataset from which the record was derived. - CommentsFor physical specimens, the recommended best practice is to use an identifier from a collections registry such as the Global Registry of Biodiversity Repositories (http://grbio.org/). Examples: "http://biocol.org/urn:lsid:biocol.org:col:1001", "http://grbio.org/cool/p5fp-c036". + CommentsFor physical specimens, the recommended best practice is to use an identifier from a collections registry such as the Global Registry of Biodiversity Repositories (http://grbio.org/). Examples: "http://biocol.org/urn:lsid:biocol.org:col:1001", "http://grbio.org/cool/p5fp-c036". http://terms.tdwg.org/wiki/dwc:collectionID. @@ -224,7 +227,7 @@ datasetID Property Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/datasetID DefinitionAn identifier for the set of data. May be a global unique identifier or an identifier specific to a collection or institution. - Comments + CommentsFor discussion see http://terms.tdwg.org/wiki/dwc:datasetID. @@ -233,7 +236,7 @@ institutionCode Property Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/institutionCode DefinitionThe name (or acronym) in use by the institution having custody of the object(s) or information referred to in the record. - CommentsExamples: "MVZ", "FMNH", "AKN-CLO", "University of California Museum of Paleontology (UCMP)" + CommentsExamples: "MVZ", "FMNH", "AKN-CLO", "University of California Museum of Paleontology (UCMP)". For discussion see http://terms.tdwg.org/wiki/dwc:institutionCode. @@ -242,7 +245,7 @@ collectionCode Property Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/collectionCode DefinitionThe name, acronym, coden, or initialism identifying the collection or data set from which the record was derived. - CommentsExamples: "Mammals", "Hildebrandt", "eBird" + CommentsExamples: "Mammals", "Hildebrandt", "eBird". For discussion see http://terms.tdwg.org/wiki/dwc:collectionCode. @@ -251,7 +254,7 @@ datasetName Property Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/datasetName DefinitionThe name identifying the data set from which the record was derived. - CommentsExamples: "Grinnell Resurvey Mammals", "Lacey Ctenomys Recaptures" + CommentsExamples: "Grinnell Resurvey Mammals", "Lacey Ctenomys Recaptures". For discussion see http://terms.tdwg.org/wiki/dwc:datasetName. @@ -260,7 +263,7 @@ ownerInstitutionCode Property Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/ownerInstitutionCode DefinitionThe name (or acronym) in use by the institution having ownership of the object(s) or information referred to in the record. - CommentsExamples: "NPS", "APN", "InBio" + CommentsExamples: "NPS", "APN", "InBio". For discussion see http://terms.tdwg.org/wiki/dwc:ownerInstitutionCode. @@ -269,7 +272,7 @@ basisOfRecord Property Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/basisOfRecord DefinitionThe specific nature of the data record. - CommentsRecommended best practice is to use a controlled vocabulary such as the list of Darwin Core classes. Examples: "PreservedSpecimen", "FossilSpecimen", "LivingSpecimen", "HumanObservation", "MachineObservation" + CommentsRecommended best practice is to use a controlled vocabulary such as the list of Darwin Core classes. Examples: "PreservedSpecimen", "FossilSpecimen", "LivingSpecimen", "HumanObservation", "MachineObservation". For discussion see http://terms.tdwg.org/wiki/dwc:basisOfRecord. @@ -278,7 +281,7 @@ informationWithheld Property Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/informationWithheld DefinitionAdditional information that exists, but that has not been shared in the given record. - CommentsExamples: "location information not given for endangered species", "collector identities withheld", "ask about tissue samples" + CommentsExamples: "location information not given for endangered species", "collector identities withheld", "ask about tissue samples". For discussion see http://terms.tdwg.org/wiki/dwc:informationWithheld. @@ -287,7 +290,7 @@ dataGeneralizations Property Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/dataGeneralizations DefinitionActions taken to make the shared data less specific or complete than in its original form. Suggests that alternative data of higher quality may be available on request. - CommentsExample: "Coordinates generalized from original GPS coordinates to the nearest half degree grid cell" + CommentsExample: "Coordinates generalized from original GPS coordinates to the nearest half degree grid cell". For discussion see http://terms.tdwg.org/wiki/dwc:dataGeneralizations. @@ -296,7 +299,7 @@ dynamicProperties Property Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/dynamicProperties DefinitionA list of additional measurements, facts, characteristics, or assertions about the record. Meant to provide a mechanism for structured content. - CommentsThe recommended best practice is to use a key:value encoding schema such as JSON. Examples: "{"heightInMeters":1.5}", "{"tragusLengthInMeters":0.014, "weightInGrams":120}", "{"natureOfID":"expert identification", "identificationEvidence":"cytochrome B sequence"}", "{"relativeHumidity":28, "airTemperatureInCelcius":22, "sampleSizeInKilograms":10}", "{"aspectHeading":277, "slopeInDegrees":6}", "{"iucnStatus":"vulnerable", "taxonDistribution":"Neuquén, Argentina"}". + CommentsRecommended best practice is to use a key:value encoding schema such as JSON. Examples: "{"heightInMeters":1.5}", "{"tragusLengthInMeters":0.014, "weightInGrams":120}", "{"natureOfID":"expert identification", "identificationEvidence":"cytochrome B sequence"}", "{"relativeHumidity":28, "airTemperatureInCelcius":22, "sampleSizeInKilograms":10}", "{"aspectHeading":277, "slopeInDegrees":6}", "{"iucnStatus":"vulnerable", "taxonDistribution":"Neuquén, Argentina"}". For discussion see http://terms.tdwg.org/wiki/dwc:dynamicProperties. @@ -331,7 +334,7 @@ Occurrence Class Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/Occurrence DefinitionAn existence of an Organism (sensu http://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/Organism) at a particular place at a particular time. - CommentsExamples: A wolf pack on the shore of Kluane Lake in 1988. A virus in a plant leaf in a the New York Botanical Garden at 15:29 on 2014-10-23. A fungus in Central Park in the summer of 1929. + CommentsExamples: A wolf pack on the shore of Kluane Lake in 1988. A virus in a plant leaf in a the New York Botanical Garden at 15:29 on 2014-10-23. A fungus in Central Park in the summer of 1929. For discussion see http://terms.tdwg.org/wiki/dwc:Occurrence. @@ -341,7 +344,7 @@ occurrenceID Property Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/occurrenceID DefinitionAn identifier for the Occurrence (as opposed to a particular digital record of the occurrence). In the absence of a persistent global unique identifier, construct one from a combination of identifiers in the record that will most closely make the occurrenceID globally unique. - CommentsFor a specimen in the absence of a bona fide global unique identifier, for example, use the form: "urn:catalog:[institutionCode]:[collectionCode]:[catalogNumber]. Examples: "urn:lsid:nhm.ku.edu:Herps:32", "urn:catalog:FMNH:Mammal:145732" + CommentsFor a specimen in the absence of a bona fide global unique identifier, for example, use the form: "urn:catalog:[institutionCode]:[collectionCode]:[catalogNumber]. Examples: "urn:lsid:nhm.ku.edu:Herps:32", "urn:catalog:FMNH:Mammal:145732". For discussion see http://terms.tdwg.org/wiki/dwc:occurrenceID. @@ -350,7 +353,7 @@ catalogNumber Property Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/catalogNumber DefinitionAn identifier (preferably unique) for the record within the data set or collection. - CommentsExamples: "2008.1334", "145732a", "145732" + CommentsExamples: "2008.1334", "145732a", "145732". For discussion see http://terms.tdwg.org/wiki/dwc:catalogNumber. @@ -359,7 +362,7 @@ recordNumber Property Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/recordNumber DefinitionAn identifier given to the Occurrence at the time it was recorded. Often serves as a link between field notes and an Occurrence record, such as a specimen collector's number. - CommentsExample: "OPP 7101" + CommentsExample: "OPP 7101". For discussion see http://terms.tdwg.org/wiki/dwc:recordNumber. @@ -368,7 +371,7 @@ recordedBy Property Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/recordedBy DefinitionA list (concatenated and separated) of names of people, groups, or organizations responsible for recording the original Occurrence. The primary collector or observer, especially one who applies a personal identifier (recordNumber), should be listed first. - CommentsThe recommended best practice is to separate the values with a vertical bar (' | '). The primary collector or observer, especially one who applies a personal identifier (recordNumber), should be listed first. Examples: "José E. Crespo", "Oliver P. Pearson | Anita K. Pearson" where the value in recordNumber "OPP 7101" corresponds to the number for the specimen in the field catalog (collector number) of Oliver P. Pearson. + CommentsRecommended best practice is to separate the values with a vertical bar (' | '). The primary collector or observer, especially one who applies a personal identifier (recordNumber), should be listed first. Examples: "José E. Crespo", "Oliver P. Pearson | Anita K. Pearson" where the value in recordNumber "OPP 7101" corresponds to the number for the specimen in the field catalog (collector number) of Oliver P. Pearson. For discussion see http://terms.tdwg.org/wiki/dwc:recordedBy. @@ -377,7 +380,7 @@ individualCount Property Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/individualCount DefinitionThe number of individuals represented present at the time of the Occurrence. - CommentsExamples: "1", "25" + CommentsExamples: "1", "25". For discussion see http://terms.tdwg.org/wiki/dwc:individualCount. @@ -386,7 +389,7 @@ organismQuantity Property Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/organismQuantity DefinitionA number or enumeration value for the quantity of organisms. - CommentsAn organismQuantity must have a corresponding organismQuantityType, e.g., "27" for organismQuantity with "individuals" for organismQuantityType; "12.5" for organismQuantity with "%biomass" for organismQuantityType; "r" for organismQuantity with "BraunBlanquetScale" for organismQuantityType. + CommentsAn organismQuantity must have a corresponding organismQuantityType, e.g., "27" for organismQuantity with "individuals" for organismQuantityType; "12.5" for organismQuantity with "%biomass" for organismQuantityType; "r" for organismQuantity with "BraunBlanquetScale" for organismQuantityType. For discussion see http://terms.tdwg.org/wiki/dwc:organismQuantity. @@ -395,7 +398,7 @@ organismQuantityType Property Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/organismQuantityType DefinitionThe type of quantification system used for the quantity of organisms. - CommentsAn organismQuantityType must have a corresponding organismQuantity, e.g., "27" for organismQuantity with "individuals" for organismQuantityType; "12.5" for organismQuantity with "%biomass" for organismQuantityType; "r" for organismQuantity with "BraunBlanquetScale" for organismQuantityType. + CommentsAn organismQuantityType must have a corresponding organismQuantity, e.g., "27" for organismQuantity with "individuals" for organismQuantityType; "12.5" for organismQuantity with "%biomass" for organismQuantityType; "r" for organismQuantity with "BraunBlanquetScale" for organismQuantityType. For discussion see http://terms.tdwg.org/wiki/dwc:organismQuantityType. @@ -403,8 +406,8 @@ sex Property Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/sex - DefinitionThe sex of the biological individual(s) represented in the Occurrence. Recommended best practice is to use a controlled vocabulary. - CommentsExamples: "female", "hermaphrodite", "8 males, 4 females" + DefinitionThe sex of the biological individual(s) represented in the Occurrence. + CommentsRecommended best practice is to use a controlled vocabulary. Examples: "female", "hermaphrodite", "8 males, 4 females". For discussion see http://terms.tdwg.org/wiki/dwc:sex. @@ -412,8 +415,8 @@ lifeStage Property Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/lifeStage - DefinitionThe age class or life stage of the biological individual(s) at the time the Occurrence was recorded. Recommended best practice is to use a controlled vocabulary. - CommentsExamples: "egg", "eft", "juvenile", "adult", "2 adults 4 juveniles" + DefinitionThe age class or life stage of the biological individual(s) at the time the Occurrence was recorded. + CommentsRecommended best practice is to use a controlled vocabulary. Examples: "egg", "eft", "juvenile", "adult", "2 adults 4 juveniles". For discussion see http://terms.tdwg.org/wiki/dwc:lifeStage. @@ -421,8 +424,8 @@ reproductiveCondition Property Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/reproductiveCondition - DefinitionThe reproductive condition of the biological individual(s) represented in the Occurrence. Recommended best practice is to use a controlled vocabulary. - CommentsExamples" "non-reproductive", "pregnant", "in bloom", "fruit-bearing" + DefinitionThe reproductive condition of the biological individual(s) represented in the Occurrence. + CommentsRecommended best practice is to use a controlled vocabulary. Examples" "non-reproductive", "pregnant", "in bloom", "fruit-bearing". For discussion see http://terms.tdwg.org/wiki/dwc:reproductiveCondition. @@ -430,8 +433,8 @@ behavior Property Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/behavior - DefinitionA description of the behavior shown by the subject at the time the Occurrence was recorded. Recommended best practice is to use a controlled vocabulary. - CommentsExamples: "roosting", "foraging", "running" + DefinitionA description of the behavior shown by the subject at the time the Occurrence was recorded. + CommentsRecommended best practice is to use a controlled vocabulary. Examples: "roosting", "foraging", "running". For discussion see http://terms.tdwg.org/wiki/dwc:behavior. @@ -439,8 +442,8 @@ establishmentMeans Property Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/establishmentMeans - DefinitionThe process by which the biological individual(s) represented in the Occurrence became established at the location. Recommended best practice is to use a controlled vocabulary. - CommentsExamples: "native", "introduced", "naturalised", "invasive", "managed" + DefinitionThe process by which the biological individual(s) represented in the Occurrence became established at the location. + CommentsRecommended best practice is to use a controlled vocabulary. Examples: "native", "introduced", "naturalised", "invasive", "managed". For discussion see http://terms.tdwg.org/wiki/dwc:establishmentMeans. @@ -448,8 +451,8 @@ occurrenceStatus Property Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/occurrenceStatus - DefinitionA statement about the presence or absence of a Taxon at a Location. Recommended best practice is to use a controlled vocabulary. - CommentsExamples: "present", "absent" + DefinitionA statement about the presence or absence of a Taxon at a Location. + CommentsRecommended best practice is to use a controlled vocabulary. Examples: "present", "absent". For discussion see http://terms.tdwg.org/wiki/dwc:occurrenceStatus. @@ -458,7 +461,7 @@ preparations Property Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/preparations DefinitionA list (concatenated and separated) of preparations and preservation methods for a specimen. - CommentsThe recommended best practice is to separate the values with a vertical bar (' | '). Examples: "fossil", "cast", "photograph", "DNA extract", "skin | "skull | skeleton", "whole animal (ETOH) | tissue (EDTA)". + CommentsRecommended best practice is to separate the values with a vertical bar (' | '). Examples: "fossil", "cast", "photograph", "DNA extract", "skin | "skull | skeleton", "whole animal (ETOH) | tissue (EDTA)". For discussion see http://terms.tdwg.org/wiki/dwc:preparations. @@ -466,8 +469,8 @@ disposition Property Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/disposition - DefinitionThe current state of a specimen with respect to the collection identified in collectionCode or collectionID. Recommended best practice is to use a controlled vocabulary. - CommentsExamples: "in collection", "missing", "voucher elsewhere", "duplicates elsewhere" + DefinitionThe current state of a specimen with respect to the collection identified in collectionCode or collectionID. + CommentsRecommended best practice is to use a controlled vocabulary. Examples: "in collection", "missing", "voucher elsewhere", "duplicates elsewhere". For discussion see http://terms.tdwg.org/wiki/dwc:disposition. @@ -476,7 +479,7 @@ associatedMedia Property Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/associatedMedia DefinitionA list (concatenated and separated) of identifiers (publication, global unique identifier, URI) of media associated with the Occurrence. - CommentsThe recommended best practice is to separate the values with a vertical bar (' | '). Examples: "http://arctos.database.museum/SpecimenImages/UAMObs/Mamm/2/P7291179.JPG", "http://204.140.246.24/Fish/Collection%20Pictures/10118-00.jpg | http://204.140.246.24/Fish/Collection%20Pictures/10118-00a.jpg". + CommentsRecommended best practice is to separate the values with a vertical bar (' | '). Examples: "http://arctos.database.museum/SpecimenImages/UAMObs/Mamm/2/P7291179.JPG", "http://204.140.246.24/Fish/Collection%20Pictures/10118-00.jpg | http://204.140.246.24/Fish/Collection%20Pictures/10118-00a.jpg". For discussion see http://terms.tdwg.org/wiki/dwc:associatedMedia. @@ -485,7 +488,7 @@ associatedReferences Property Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/associatedReferences DefinitionA list (concatenated and separated) of identifiers (publication, bibliographic reference, global unique identifier, URI) of literature associated with the Occurrence. - CommentsThe recommended best practice is to separate the values with a vertical bar (' | '). Examples: "http://www.sciencemag.org/cgi/content/abstract/322/5899/261", "Christopher J. Conroy, Jennifer L. Neuwald. 2008. Phylogeographic study of the California vole, Microtus californicus Journal of Mammalogy, 89(3):755-767.", "Steven R. Hoofer and Ronald A. Van Den Bussche. 2001. Phylogenetic Relationships of Plecotine Bats and Allies Based on Mitochondrial Ribosomal Sequences. Journal of Mammalogy 82(1):131-137. | Walker, Faith M., Jeffrey T. Foster, Kevin P. Drees, Carol L. Chambers. 2014. Spotted bat (Euderma maculatum) microsatellite discovery using illumina sequencing. Conservation Genetics Resources.". + CommentsRecommended best practice is to separate the values with a vertical bar (' | '). Examples: "http://www.sciencemag.org/cgi/content/abstract/322/5899/261", "Christopher J. Conroy, Jennifer L. Neuwald. 2008. Phylogeographic study of the California vole, Microtus californicus Journal of Mammalogy, 89(3):755-767.", "Steven R. Hoofer and Ronald A. Van Den Bussche. 2001. Phylogenetic Relationships of Plecotine Bats and Allies Based on Mitochondrial Ribosomal Sequences. Journal of Mammalogy 82(1):131-137. | Walker, Faith M., Jeffrey T. Foster, Kevin P. Drees, Carol L. Chambers. 2014. Spotted bat (Euderma maculatum) microsatellite discovery using illumina sequencing. Conservation Genetics Resources.". For discussion see http://terms.tdwg.org/wiki/dwc:associatedReferences. @@ -494,7 +497,7 @@ associatedSequences Property Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/associatedSequences DefinitionA list (concatenated and separated) of identifiers (publication, global unique identifier, URI) of genetic sequence information associated with the Occurrence. - CommentsThe recommended best practice is to separate the values with a vertical bar (' | '). Examples: "http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/nuccore/U34853.1", "http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/nuccore/GU328060 | http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/nuccore/AF326093". + CommentsRecommended best practice is to separate the values with a vertical bar (' | '). Examples: "http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/nuccore/U34853.1", "http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/nuccore/GU328060 | http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/nuccore/AF326093". For discussion see http://terms.tdwg.org/wiki/dwc:associatedSequences. @@ -503,7 +506,7 @@ associatedTaxa Property Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/associatedTaxa DefinitionA list (concatenated and separated) of identifiers or names of taxa and their associations with the Occurrence. - CommentsThe recommended best practice is to separate the values with a vertical bar (' | '), and to separate the relationship from the taxon with a colon (':'). Examples: "host: Quercus alba", "parasitoid of:Cyclocephala signaticollis | predator of Apis mellifera". + CommentsRecommended best practice is to separate the values with a vertical bar (' | '), and to separate the relationship from the taxon with a colon (':'). Examples: "host: Quercus alba", "parasitoid of:Cyclocephala signaticollis | predator of Apis mellifera". For discussion see http://terms.tdwg.org/wiki/dwc:associatedTaxa. @@ -512,7 +515,7 @@ otherCatalogNumbers Property Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/otherCatalogNumbers DefinitionA list (concatenated and separated) of previous or alternate fully qualified catalog numbers or other human-used identifiers for the same Occurrence, whether in the current or any other data set or collection. - CommentsThe recommended best practice is to separate the values with a vertical bar (' | '). Examples: "FMNH:Mammal:1234", "NPS YELLO6778 | MBG 33424". + CommentsRecommended best practice is to separate the values with a vertical bar (' | '). Examples: "FMNH:Mammal:1234", "NPS YELLO6778 | MBG 33424". For discussion see http://terms.tdwg.org/wiki/dwc:otherCatalogNumbers. @@ -521,7 +524,7 @@ occurrenceRemarks Property Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/occurrenceRemarks DefinitionComments or notes about the Occurrence. - CommentsExample: "found dead on road" + CommentsExample: "found dead on road". For discussion see http://terms.tdwg.org/wiki/dwc:occurrenceRemarks. @@ -542,7 +545,7 @@ Organism Class Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/Organism DefinitionA particular organism or defined group of organisms considered to be taxonomically homogeneous. - CommentsInstances of the Organism class are intended to facilitate linking of one or more Identification instances to one or more Occurrence instances. Therefore, things that are typically assigned scientific names (such as viruses, hybrids, and lichens) and aggregates whose occurrences are typically recorded (such as packs, clones, and colonies) are included in the scope of this class. + CommentsInstances of the Organism class are intended to facilitate linking of one or more Identification instances to one or more Occurrence instances. Therefore, things that are typically assigned scientific names (such as viruses, hybrids, and lichens) and aggregates whose occurrences are typically recorded (such as packs, clones, and colonies) are included in the scope of this class. For discussion see http://terms.tdwg.org/wiki/dwc:Organism. @@ -552,7 +555,7 @@ organismID Property Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/organismID DefinitionAn identifier for the Organism instance (as opposed to a particular digital record of the Organism). May be a globally unique identifier or an identifier specific to the data set. - Comments + CommentsFor discussion see http://terms.tdwg.org/wiki/dwc:organismID. @@ -561,7 +564,7 @@ organismName Property Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/organismName DefinitionA textual name or label assigned to an Organism instance. - CommentsExamples: "Huberta", "Boab Prison Tree", "J pod". + CommentsExamples: "Huberta", "Boab Prison Tree", "J pod". For discussion see http://terms.tdwg.org/wiki/dwc:organismName. @@ -569,8 +572,8 @@ organismScope Property Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/organismScope - DefinitionA description of the kind of Organism instance. Can be used to indicate whether the Organism instance represents a discrete organism or if it represents a particular type of aggregation. Recommended best practice is to use a controlled vocabulary. - CommentsThis term is not intended to be used to specify a type of taxon. To describe the kind of Organism using a URI object in RDF, use rdf:type (http://www.w3.org/1999/02/22-rdf-syntax-ns#type) instead. Examples: "multicellular organism", "virus", "clone" "pack", "colony". + DefinitionA description of the kind of Organism instance. Can be used to indicate whether the Organism instance represents a discrete organism or if it represents a particular type of aggregation. + CommentsRecommended best practice is to use a controlled vocabulary. This term is not intended to be used to specify a type of taxon. To describe the kind of Organism using a URI object in RDF, use rdf:type (http://www.w3.org/1999/02/22-rdf-syntax-ns#type) instead. Examples: "multicellular organism", "virus", "clone" "pack", "colony". For discussion see http://terms.tdwg.org/wiki/dwc:organismScope. @@ -579,7 +582,7 @@ associatedOccurrences Property Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/associatedOccurrences DefinitionA list (concatenated and separated) of identifiers of other Occurrence records and their associations to this Occurrence. - CommentsThe recommended best practice is to separate the values with a vertical bar (' | '). + CommentsRecommended best practice is to separate the values with a vertical bar (' | '). For discussion see http://terms.tdwg.org/wiki/dwc:associatedOccurrences. @@ -588,7 +591,7 @@ associatedOrganisms Property Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/associatedOrganisms DefinitionA list (concatenated and separated) of identifiers of other Organisms and their associations to this Organism. - CommentsThe recommended best practice is to separate the values with a vertical bar (' | '). Examples: "sibling of MXA-232", "mother of MXA-231 | mother of MXA-232" + CommentsRecommended best practice is to separate the values with a vertical bar (' | '). Examples: "sibling of MXA-232", "mother of MXA-231 | mother of MXA-232". For discussion see http://terms.tdwg.org/wiki/dwc:associatedOrganisms. @@ -597,7 +600,7 @@ previousIdentifications Property Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/previousIdentifications DefinitionA list (concatenated and separated) of previous assignments of names to the Organism. - CommentsThe recommended best practice is to separate the values with a vertical bar (' | '). Examples: "Chalepidae", "Pinus abies", "Anthus sp., field ID by G. Iglesias | Anthus correndera, expert ID by C. Cicero 2009-02-12 based on morphology". + CommentsRecommended best practice is to separate the values with a vertical bar (' | '). Examples: "Chalepidae", "Pinus abies", "Anthus sp., field ID by G. Iglesias | Anthus correndera, expert ID by C. Cicero 2009-02-12 based on morphology". For discussion see http://terms.tdwg.org/wiki/dwc:previousIdentifications. @@ -606,7 +609,7 @@ organismRemarks Property Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/organismRemarks DefinitionComments or notes about the Organism instance. - CommentsExample: "One of a litter of six." + CommentsExample: "One of a litter of six". For discussion see http://terms.tdwg.org/wiki/dwc:organismRemarks. @@ -621,7 +624,7 @@ MaterialSample Class Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/MaterialSample DefinitionA physical results of a sampling (or subsampling) event. In biological collections, the material sample is typically collected, and either preserved or destructively processed. - CommentsExamples: A whole organism preserved in a collection. A part of an organism isolated for some purpose. A soil sample. A marine microbial sample. + CommentsExamples: A whole organism preserved in a collection. A part of an organism isolated for some purpose. A soil sample. A marine microbial sample. For discussion see http://terms.tdwg.org/wiki/dwc:MaterialSample. @@ -631,7 +634,7 @@ materialSampleID Property Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/materialSampleID DefinitionAn identifier for the MaterialSample (as opposed to a particular digital record of the material sample). In the absence of a persistent global unique identifier, construct one from a combination of identifiers in the record that will most closely make the materialSampleID globally unique. - Comments + CommentsFor discussion see http://terms.tdwg.org/wiki/dwc:materialSampleID. @@ -645,7 +648,7 @@ LivingSpecimen Class Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/LivingSpecimen DefinitionA specimen that is alive. - Comments + CommentsFor discussion see http://terms.tdwg.org/wiki/dwc:LivingSpecimen. @@ -660,7 +663,7 @@ PreservedSpecimen Class Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/PreservedSpecimen DefinitionA specimen that has been preserved. - Comments + CommentsFor discussion see http://terms.tdwg.org/wiki/dwc:PreservedSpecimen. @@ -675,7 +678,7 @@ FossilSpecimen Class Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/FossilSpecimen DefinitionA preserved specimen that is a fossil. - Comments + CommentsFor discussion see http://terms.tdwg.org/wiki/dwc:FossilSpecimen. @@ -708,7 +711,7 @@ Event Class Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/Event DefinitionAn action that occurs at some location during some time. - CommentsExamples: A specimen collection process. A machine observation. + CommentsExamples: A specimen collection process. A machine observation. For discussion see http://terms.tdwg.org/wiki/dwc:Event. @@ -718,7 +721,7 @@ eventID Property Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/eventID DefinitionAn identifier for the set of information associated with an Event (something that occurs at a place and time). May be a global unique identifier or an identifier specific to the data set. - Comments + CommentsFor discussion see http://terms.tdwg.org/wiki/dwc:eventID. @@ -727,7 +730,7 @@ parentEventID Property Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/parentEventID DefinitionAn identifier for the broader Event that groups this and potentially other Events. - CommentsMay be a globally unique identifier or an identifier specific to the data set. Example: "A1" as parentEventID to identify the main Whittaker Plot in nested samples, each with its own eventID (e.g., "A1:1", "A1:2"). + CommentsMay be a globally unique identifier or an identifier specific to the data set. Example: "A1" as parentEventID to identify the main Whittaker Plot in nested samples, each with its own eventID (e.g., "A1:1", "A1:2"). For discussion see http://terms.tdwg.org/wiki/dwc:parentEventID. @@ -736,7 +739,7 @@ fieldNumber Property Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/fieldNumber DefinitionAn identifier given to the event in the field. Often serves as a link between field notes and the Event. - CommentsExample: "RV Sol 87-03-08" + CommentsExample: "RV Sol 87-03-08", For discussion see http://terms.tdwg.org/wiki/dwc:fieldNumber. @@ -744,8 +747,8 @@ eventDate Property Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/eventDate - DefinitionThe date-time or interval during which an Event occurred. For occurrences, this is the date-time when the event was recorded. Not suitable for a time in a geological context. Recommended best practice is to use an encoding scheme, such as ISO 8601:2004(E). - CommentsExamples: "1963-03-08T14:07-0600" is 8 Mar 1963 2:07pm in the time zone six hours earlier than UTC, "2009-02-20T08:40Z" is 20 Feb 2009 8:40am UTC, "1809-02-12" is 12 Feb 1809, "1906-06" is Jun 1906, "1971" is just that year, "2007-03-01T13:00:00Z/2008-05-11T15:30:00Z" is the interval between 1 Mar 2007 1pm UTC and 11 May 2008 3:30pm UTC, "2007-11-13/15" is the interval between 13 Nov 2007 and 15 Nov 2007. + DefinitionThe date-time or interval during which an Event occurred. For occurrences, this is the date-time when the event was recorded. Not suitable for a time in a geological context. + CommentsRecommended best practice is to use an encoding scheme, such as ISO 8601:2004(E). Examples: "1963-03-08T14:07-0600" is 8 Mar 1963 2:07pm in the time zone six hours earlier than UTC, "2009-02-20T08:40Z" is 20 Feb 2009 8:40am UTC, "1809-02-12" is 12 Feb 1809, "1906-06" is Jun 1906, "1971" is just that year, "2007-03-01T13:00:00Z/2008-05-11T15:30:00Z" is the interval between 1 Mar 2007 1pm UTC and 11 May 2008 3:30pm UTC, "2007-11-13/15" is the interval between 13 Nov 2007 and 15 Nov 2007. For discussion see http://terms.tdwg.org/wiki/dwc:eventDate. @@ -753,8 +756,8 @@ eventTime Property Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/eventTime - DefinitionThe time or interval during which an Event occurred. Recommended best practice is to use an encoding scheme, such as ISO 8601:2004(E). - CommentsExamples: "14:07-0600" is 2:07pm in the time zone six hours earlier than UTC, "08:40:21Z" is 8:40:21am UTC, "13:00:00Z/15:30:00Z" is the interval between 1pm UTC and 3:30pm UTC. + DefinitionThe time or interval during which an Event occurred. + CommentsRecommended best practice is to use an encoding scheme, such as ISO 8601:2004(E). Examples: "14:07-0600" is 2:07pm in the time zone six hours earlier than UTC, "08:40:21Z" is 8:40:21am UTC, "13:00:00Z/15:30:00Z" is the interval between 1pm UTC and 3:30pm UTC. For discussion see http://terms.tdwg.org/wiki/dwc:eventTime. @@ -763,7 +766,7 @@ startDayOfYear Property Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/startDayOfYear DefinitionThe earliest ordinal day of the year on which the Event occurred (1 for January 1, 365 for December 31, except in a leap year, in which case it is 366). - CommentsExamples: "1" (=1 Jan), "366" (=31 Dec), "365" (=30 Dec in a leap year, 31 Dec in a non-leap year) + CommentsExamples: "1" (=1 Jan), "366" (=31 Dec), "365" (=30 Dec in a leap year, 31 Dec in a non-leap year). For discussion see http://terms.tdwg.org/wiki/dwc:startDayOfYear. @@ -772,7 +775,7 @@ endDayOfYear Property Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/endDayOfYear DefinitionThe latest ordinal day of the year on which the Event occurred (1 for January 1, 365 for December 31, except in a leap year, in which case it is 366). - CommentsExamples: "1" (=1 Jan), "366" (=31 Dec), "365" (=30 Dec in a leap year, 31 Dec in a non-leap year) + CommentsExamples: "1" (=1 Jan), "366" (=31 Dec), "365" (=30 Dec in a leap year, 31 Dec in a non-leap year). For discussion see http://terms.tdwg.org/wiki/dwc:endDayOfYear. @@ -781,7 +784,7 @@ year Property Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/year DefinitionThe four-digit year in which the Event occurred, according to the Common Era Calendar. - CommentsExample: "2008" + CommentsExample: "2008". For discussion see http://terms.tdwg.org/wiki/dwc:year. @@ -790,7 +793,7 @@ month Property Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/month DefinitionThe ordinal month in which the Event occurred. - CommentsExamples: "1" (=January), "10" (=October) + CommentsExamples: "1" (=January), "10" (=October). For discussion see http://terms.tdwg.org/wiki/dwc:month. @@ -799,7 +802,7 @@ day Property Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/day DefinitionThe integer day of the month on which the Event occurred. - CommentsExamples: "9", "28" + CommentsExamples: "9", "28". For discussion see http://terms.tdwg.org/wiki/dwc:day. @@ -808,7 +811,7 @@ verbatimEventDate Property Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/verbatimEventDate DefinitionThe verbatim original representation of the date and time information for an Event. - CommentsExamples: "spring 1910", "Marzo 2002", "1999-03-XX", "17IV1934" + CommentsExamples: "spring 1910", "Marzo 2002", "1999-03-XX", "17IV1934". For discussion see http://terms.tdwg.org/wiki/dwc:verbatimEventDate. @@ -817,7 +820,7 @@ habitat Property Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/habitat DefinitionA category or description of the habitat in which the Event occurred. - CommentsExamples: "oak savanna", "pre-cordilleran steppe" + CommentsExamples: "oak savanna", "pre-cordilleran steppe". For discussion see http://terms.tdwg.org/wiki/dwc:habitat. @@ -826,7 +829,7 @@ samplingProtocol Property Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/samplingProtocol DefinitionThe name of, reference to, or description of the method or protocol used during an Event. - CommentsExamples: "UV light trap", "mist net", "bottom trawl", "ad hoc observation", "point count", "Penguins from space: faecal stains reveal the location of emperor penguin colonies, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1466-8238.2009.00467.x", "Takats et al. 2001. Guidelines for Nocturnal Owl Monitoring in North America. Beaverhill Bird Observatory and Bird Studies Canada, Edmonton, Alberta. 32 pp.", "http://www.bsc-eoc.org/download/Owl.pdf" + CommentsExamples: "UV light trap", "mist net", "bottom trawl", "ad hoc observation", "point count", "Penguins from space: faecal stains reveal the location of emperor penguin colonies, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1466-8238.2009.00467.x", "Takats et al. 2001. Guidelines for Nocturnal Owl Monitoring in North America. Beaverhill Bird Observatory and Bird Studies Canada, Edmonton, Alberta. 32 pp.", "http://www.bsc-eoc.org/download/Owl.pdf". For discussion see http://terms.tdwg.org/wiki/dwc:samplingProtocol. @@ -835,7 +838,7 @@ sampleSizeValue Property Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/sampleSizeValue DefinitionA numeric value for a measurement of the size (time duration, length, area, or volume) of a sample in a sampling event. - CommentsA sampleSizeValue must have a corresponding sampleSizeUnit. Example: "5" for sampleSizeValue with "metre" for sampleSizeUnit. + CommentsA sampleSizeValue must have a corresponding sampleSizeUnit. Example: "5" for sampleSizeValue with "metre" for sampleSizeUnit. For discussion see http://terms.tdwg.org/wiki/dwc:sampleSizeValue. @@ -844,7 +847,7 @@ sampleSizeUnit Property Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/sampleSizeUnit DefinitionThe unit of measurement of the size (time duration, length, area, or volume) of a sample in a sampling event. - CommentsA sampleSizeUnit must have a corresponding sampleSizeValue, e.g., "5" for sampleSizeValue with "metre" for sampleSizeUnit. Examples: "minute", "hour", "day", "metre", "square metre", "cubic metre". Recommended best practice is to use a controlled vocabulary such as the Ontology of Units of Measure http://www.wurvoc.org/vocabularies/om-1.8/ of SI units, derived units, or other non-SI units accepted for use within the SI (e.g., minute, hour, day, litre). + CommentsA sampleSizeUnit must have a corresponding sampleSizeValue, e.g., "5" for sampleSizeValue with "metre" for sampleSizeUnit. Examples: "minute", "hour", "day", "metre", "square metre", "cubic metre". Recommended best practice is to use a controlled vocabulary such as the Ontology of Units of Measure http://www.wurvoc.org/vocabularies/om-1.8/ of SI units, derived units, or other non-SI units accepted for use within the SI (e.g., minute, hour, day, litre). For discussion see http://terms.tdwg.org/wiki/dwc:sampleSizeUnit. @@ -853,7 +856,7 @@ samplingEffort Property Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/samplingEffort DefinitionThe amount of effort expended during an Event. - CommentsExamples: "40 trap-nights", "10 observer-hours; 10 km by foot; 30 km by car" + CommentsExamples: "40 trap-nights", "10 observer-hours; 10 km by foot; 30 km by car". For discussion see http://terms.tdwg.org/wiki/dwc:samplingEffort. @@ -862,7 +865,7 @@ fieldNotes Property Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/fieldNotes DefinitionOne of a) an indicator of the existence of, b) a reference to (publication, URI), or c) the text of notes taken in the field about the Event. - CommentsExample: "notes available in Grinnell-Miller Library" + CommentsExample: "notes available in Grinnell-Miller Library". For discussion see http://terms.tdwg.org/wiki/dwc:fieldNotes. @@ -871,7 +874,7 @@ eventRemarks Property Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/eventRemarks DefinitionComments or notes about the Event. - CommentsExample: "after the recent rains the river is nearly at flood stage" + CommentsExample: "after the recent rains the river is nearly at flood stage". For discussion see http://terms.tdwg.org/wiki/dwc:eventRemarks. @@ -885,7 +888,7 @@ HumanObservation Class Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/HumanObservation DefinitionAn output of a human observation process. - Comments + CommentsFor discussion see http://terms.tdwg.org/wiki/dwc:HumanObservation. @@ -900,7 +903,7 @@ MachineObservation Class Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/MachineObservation DefinitionAn output of a machine observation process. - Comments + CommentsFor discussion see http://terms.tdwg.org/wiki/dwc:MachineObservation. @@ -959,7 +962,7 @@ Location Class Identifierhttp://purl.org/dc/terms/Location DefinitionA spatial region or named place. - Comments + CommentsFor discussion see http://terms.tdwg.org/wiki/dwc:Location. @@ -969,7 +972,7 @@ locationID Property Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/locationID DefinitionAn identifier for the set of location information (data associated with dcterms:Location). May be a global unique identifier or an identifier specific to the data set. - Comments + CommentsFor discussion see http://terms.tdwg.org/wiki/dwc:locationID. @@ -977,8 +980,8 @@ higherGeographyID Property Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/higherGeographyID - DefinitionAn identifier for the geographic region within which the Location occurred. Recommended best practice is to use an persistent identifier from a controlled vocabulary such as the Getty Thesaurus of Geographic Names. - CommentsExample: "TGN: 1002002" for Prov. Tierra del Fuego, Argentina + DefinitionAn identifier for the geographic region within which the Location occurred. + CommentsRecommended best practice is to use an persistent identifier from a controlled vocabulary such as the Getty Thesaurus of Geographic Names. Example: "TGN: 1002002" for Prov. Tierra del Fuego, Argentina. For discussion see http://terms.tdwg.org/wiki/dwc:higherGeographyID. @@ -987,7 +990,7 @@ higherGeography Property Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/higherGeography DefinitionA list (concatenated and separated) of geographic names less specific than the information captured in the locality term. - CommentsThe recommended best practice is to separate the values with a vertical bar (' | '), with terms in order from least specific to most specific. Examples: "North Atlantic Ocean", "South America | Argentina | Patagonia | Parque Nacional Nahuel Huapi | Neuquén | Los Lagos" with accompanying values "South America" in Continent, "Argentina" in Country, "Neuquén" in StateProvince, and "Los Lagos" in County. + CommentsRecommended best practice is to separate the values with a vertical bar (' | '), with terms in order from least specific to most specific. Examples: "North Atlantic Ocean", "South America | Argentina | Patagonia | Parque Nacional Nahuel Huapi | Neuquén | Los Lagos" with accompanying values "South America" in Continent, "Argentina" in Country, "Neuquén" in StateProvince, and "Los Lagos" in County. For discussion see http://terms.tdwg.org/wiki/dwc:higherGeography. @@ -995,8 +998,8 @@ continent Property Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/continent - DefinitionThe name of the continent in which the Location occurs. Recommended best practice is to use a controlled vocabulary such as the Getty Thesaurus of Geographic Names. - CommentsExamples: "Africa", "Antarctica", "Asia", "Europe", "North America", "Oceania", "South America" + DefinitionThe name of the continent in which the Location occurs. + CommentsRecommended best practice is to use a controlled vocabulary such as the Getty Thesaurus of Geographic Names. Examples: "Africa", "Antarctica", "Asia", "Europe", "North America", "Oceania", "South America". For discussion see http://terms.tdwg.org/wiki/dwc:continent. @@ -1004,8 +1007,8 @@ waterBody Property Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/waterBody - DefinitionThe name of the water body in which the Location occurs. Recommended best practice is to use a controlled vocabulary such as the Getty Thesaurus of Geographic Names. - CommentsExamples: "Indian Ocean", "Baltic Sea", "Hudson River" + DefinitionThe name of the water body in which the Location occurs. + CommentsRecommended best practice is to use a controlled vocabulary such as the Getty Thesaurus of Geographic Names. Examples: "Indian Ocean", "Baltic Sea", "Hudson River". For discussion see http://terms.tdwg.org/wiki/dwc:waterBody. @@ -1013,8 +1016,8 @@ islandGroup Property Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/islandGroup - DefinitionThe name of the island group in which the Location occurs. Recommended best practice is to use a controlled vocabulary such as the Getty Thesaurus of Geographic Names. - CommentsExamples: "Alexander Archipelago", "Seychelles" + DefinitionThe name of the island group in which the Location occurs. + CommentsRecommended best practice is to use a controlled vocabulary such as the Getty Thesaurus of Geographic Names. Examples: "Alexander Archipelago", "Seychelles". For discussion see http://terms.tdwg.org/wiki/dwc:islandGroup. @@ -1022,8 +1025,8 @@ island Property Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/island - DefinitionThe name of the island on or near which the Location occurs. Recommended best practice is to use a controlled vocabulary such as the Getty Thesaurus of Geographic Names. - CommentsExamples: "Isla Victoria", "Vancouver", "Viti Levu", "Zanzibar" + DefinitionThe name of the island on or near which the Location occurs. + CommentsRecommended best practice is to use a controlled vocabulary such as the Getty Thesaurus of Geographic Names. Examples: "Isla Victoria", "Vancouver", "Viti Levu", "Zanzibar". For discussion see http://terms.tdwg.org/wiki/dwc:island. @@ -1031,8 +1034,8 @@ country Property Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/country - DefinitionThe name of the country or major administrative unit in which the Location occurs. Recommended best practice is to use a controlled vocabulary such as the Getty Thesaurus of Geographic Names. - CommentsExamples: "Denmark", "Colombia", "España" + DefinitionThe name of the country or major administrative unit in which the Location occurs. + CommentsRecommended best practice is to use a controlled vocabulary such as the Getty Thesaurus of Geographic Names. Examples: "Denmark", "Colombia", "España". For discussion see http://terms.tdwg.org/wiki/dwc:country. @@ -1040,8 +1043,8 @@ countryCode Property Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/countryCode - DefinitionThe standard code for the country in which the Location occurs. Recommended best practice is to use ISO 3166-1-alpha-2 country codes. - CommentsExamples: "AR" for Argentina, "SV" for El Salvador + DefinitionThe standard code for the country in which the Location occurs. + CommentsRecommended best practice is to use ISO 3166-1-alpha-2 country codes. Examples: "AR" for Argentina, "SV" for El Salvador. For discussion see http://terms.tdwg.org/wiki/dwc:countryCode. @@ -1050,7 +1053,7 @@ stateProvince Property Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/stateProvince DefinitionThe name of the next smaller administrative region than country (state, province, canton, department, region, etc.) in which the Location occurs. - CommentsExamples: "Montana", "Minas Gerais", "Córdoba" + CommentsRecommended best practice is to use a controlled vocabulary such as the Getty Thesaurus of Geographic Names. Examples: "Montana", "Minas Gerais", "Córdoba". For discussion see http://terms.tdwg.org/wiki/dwc:stateProvince. @@ -1059,7 +1062,7 @@ county Property Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/county DefinitionThe full, unabbreviated name of the next smaller administrative region than stateProvince (county, shire, department, etc.) in which the Location occurs. - CommentsExamples: "Missoula", "Los Lagos", "Mataró" + CommentsRecommended best practice is to use a controlled vocabulary such as the Getty Thesaurus of Geographic Names. Examples: "Missoula", "Los Lagos", "Mataró". For discussion see http://terms.tdwg.org/wiki/dwc:county. @@ -1068,7 +1071,7 @@ municipality Property Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/municipality DefinitionThe full, unabbreviated name of the next smaller administrative region than county (city, municipality, etc.) in which the Location occurs. Do not use this term for a nearby named place that does not contain the actual location. - CommentsExamples: "Holzminden" + CommentsRecommended best practice is to use a controlled vocabulary such as the Getty Thesaurus of Geographic Names. Examples: "Holzminden". For discussion see http://terms.tdwg.org/wiki/dwc:municipality. @@ -1077,7 +1080,7 @@ locality Property Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/locality DefinitionThe specific description of the place. Less specific geographic information can be provided in other geographic terms (higherGeography, continent, country, stateProvince, county, municipality, waterBody, island, islandGroup). This term may contain information modified from the original to correct perceived errors or standardize the description. - CommentsExample: "Bariloche, 25 km NNE via Ruta Nacional 40 (=Ruta 237)" + CommentsExample: "Bariloche, 25 km NNE via Ruta Nacional 40 (=Ruta 237)". For discussion see http://terms.tdwg.org/wiki/dwc:locality. @@ -1086,7 +1089,7 @@ verbatimLocality Property Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/verbatimLocality DefinitionThe original textual description of the place. - CommentsExample: "25 km NNE Bariloche por R. Nac. 237" + CommentsExample: "25 km NNE Bariloche por R. Nac. 237". For discussion see http://terms.tdwg.org/wiki/dwc:verbatimLocality. @@ -1095,7 +1098,7 @@ minimumElevationInMeters Property Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/minimumElevationInMeters DefinitionThe lower limit of the range of elevation (altitude, usually above sea level), in meters. - CommentsExample: "100" + CommentsExample: "100". For discussion see http://terms.tdwg.org/wiki/dwc:minimumElevationInMeters. @@ -1104,7 +1107,7 @@ maximumElevationInMeters Property Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/maximumElevationInMeters DefinitionThe upper limit of the range of elevation (altitude, usually above sea level), in meters. - CommentsExample: "200" + CommentsExample: "200". For discussion see http://terms.tdwg.org/wiki/dwc:maximumElevationInMeters. @@ -1113,7 +1116,7 @@ verbatimElevation Property Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/verbatimElevation DefinitionThe original description of the elevation (altitude, usually above sea level) of the Location. - CommentsExample: "100-200 m" + CommentsExample: "100-200 m". For discussion see http://terms.tdwg.org/wiki/dwc:verbatimElevation. @@ -1122,7 +1125,7 @@ minimumDepthInMeters Property Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/minimumDepthInMeters DefinitionThe lesser depth of a range of depth below the local surface, in meters. - CommentsExample: "100" + CommentsExample: "100". For discussion see http://terms.tdwg.org/wiki/dwc:minimumDepthInMeters. @@ -1131,7 +1134,7 @@ maximumDepthInMeters Property Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/maximumDepthInMeters DefinitionThe greater depth of a range of depth below the local surface, in meters. - CommentsExample: "200" + CommentsExample: "200". For discussion see http://terms.tdwg.org/wiki/dwc:maximumDepthInMeters. @@ -1140,7 +1143,7 @@ verbatimDepth Property Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/verbatimDepth DefinitionThe original description of the depth below the local surface. - CommentsExample: "100-200 m" + CommentsExample: "100-200 m". For discussion see http://terms.tdwg.org/wiki/dwc:verbatimDepth. @@ -1149,7 +1152,7 @@ minimumDistanceAboveSurfaceInMeters Property Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/minimumDistanceAboveSurfaceInMeters DefinitionThe lesser distance in a range of distance from a reference surface in the vertical direction, in meters. Use positive values for locations above the surface, negative values for locations below. If depth measures are given, the reference surface is the location given by the depth, otherwise the reference surface is the location given by the elevation. - CommentsExample: 1.5 meter sediment core from the bottom of a lake (at depth 20m) at 300m elevation; VerbatimElevation: "300m" MinimumElevationInMeters: "300", MaximumElevationInMeters: "300", VerbatimDepth: "20m", MinimumDepthInMeters: "20", MaximumDepthInMeters: "20", minimumDistanceAboveSurfaceInMeters: "0", maximumDistanceAboveSurfaceInMeters: "-1.5" + CommentsExample: 1.5 meter sediment core from the bottom of a lake (at depth 20m) at 300m elevation; VerbatimElevation: "300m" MinimumElevationInMeters: "300", MaximumElevationInMeters: "300", VerbatimDepth: "20m", MinimumDepthInMeters: "20", MaximumDepthInMeters: "20", minimumDistanceAboveSurfaceInMeters: "0", maximumDistanceAboveSurfaceInMeters: "-1.5". For discussion see http://terms.tdwg.org/wiki/dwc:minimumDistanceAboveSurfaceInMeters. @@ -1158,7 +1161,7 @@ maximumDistanceAboveSurfaceInMeters Property Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/maximumDistanceAboveSurfaceInMeters DefinitionThe greater distance in a range of distance from a reference surface in the vertical direction, in meters. Use positive values for locations above the surface, negative values for locations below. If depth measures are given, the reference surface is the location given by the depth, otherwise the reference surface is the location given by the elevation. - CommentsExample: 1.5 meter sediment core from the bottom of a lake (at depth 20m) at 300m elevation; VerbatimElevation: "300m" MinimumElevationInMeters: "300", MaximumElevationInMeters: "300", VerbatimDepth: "20m", MinimumDepthInMeters: "20", MaximumDepthInMeters: "20", minimumDistanceAboveSurfaceInMeters: "0", maximumDistanceAboveSurfaceInMeters: "-1.5" + CommentsExample: 1.5 meter sediment core from the bottom of a lake (at depth 20m) at 300m elevation; VerbatimElevation: "300m" MinimumElevationInMeters: "300", MaximumElevationInMeters: "300", VerbatimDepth: "20m", MinimumDepthInMeters: "20", MaximumDepthInMeters: "20", minimumDistanceAboveSurfaceInMeters: "0", maximumDistanceAboveSurfaceInMeters: "-1.5". For discussion see http://terms.tdwg.org/wiki/dwc:maximumDistanceAboveSurfaceInMeters. @@ -1167,7 +1170,7 @@ locationAccordingTo Property Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/locationAccordingTo DefinitionInformation about the source of this Location information. Could be a publication (gazetteer), institution, or team of individuals. - CommentsExamples: "Getty Thesaurus of Geographic Names", "GADM" + CommentsExamples: "Getty Thesaurus of Geographic Names", "GADM". For discussion see http://terms.tdwg.org/wiki/dwc:locationAccordingTo. @@ -1176,7 +1179,7 @@ locationRemarks Property Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/locationRemarks DefinitionComments or notes about the Location. - CommentsExample: "under water since 2005" + CommentsExample: "under water since 2005". For discussion see http://terms.tdwg.org/wiki/dwc:locationRemarks. @@ -1184,8 +1187,8 @@ decimalLatitude Property Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/decimalLatitude - DefinitionThe geographic latitude (in decimal degrees, using the spatial reference system given in geodeticDatum) of the geographic center of a Location. Positive values are north of the Equator, negative values are south of it. Legal values lie between -90 and 90, inclusive. - CommentsExample: "-41.0983423" + DefinitionThe geographic latitude (in decimal degrees, using the spatial reference system given in geodeticDatum) of the geographic center of a Location. Positive values are north of the Equator, negative values are south of it. Valid values lie between -90 and 90, inclusive. + CommentsExample: "-41.0983423". For discussion see http://terms.tdwg.org/wiki/dwc:decimalLatitude. @@ -1193,8 +1196,8 @@ decimalLongitude Property Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/decimalLongitude - DefinitionThe geographic longitude (in decimal degrees, using the spatial reference system given in geodeticDatum) of the geographic center of a Location. Positive values are east of the Greenwich Meridian, negative values are west of it. Legal values lie between -180 and 180, inclusive. - CommentsExample: "-121.1761111" + DefinitionThe geographic longitude (in decimal degrees, using the spatial reference system given in geodeticDatum) of the geographic center of a Location. Positive values are east of the Greenwich Meridian, negative values are west of it. Valid values lie between -180 and 180, inclusive. + CommentsExample: "-121.1761111". For discussion see http://terms.tdwg.org/wiki/dwc:decimalLongitude. @@ -1202,8 +1205,8 @@ geodeticDatum Property Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/geodeticDatum - DefinitionThe ellipsoid, geodetic datum, or spatial reference system (SRS) upon which the geographic coordinates given in decimalLatitude and decimalLongitude as based. Recommended best practice is use the EPSG code as a controlled vocabulary to provide an SRS, if known. Otherwise use a controlled vocabulary for the name or code of the geodetic datum, if known. Otherwise use a controlled vocabulary for the name or code of the ellipsoid, if known. If none of these is known, use the value "unknown". - CommentsExamples: "EPSG:4326", "WGS84", "NAD27", "Campo Inchauspe", "European 1950", "Clarke 1866" + DefinitionThe ellipsoid, geodetic datum, or spatial reference system (SRS) upon which the geographic coordinates given in decimalLatitude and decimalLongitude as based. + CommentsRecommended best practice is use the EPSG code as a controlled vocabulary to provide an SRS, if known. Otherwise use a controlled vocabulary for the name or code of the geodetic datum, if known. Otherwise use a controlled vocabulary for the name or code of the ellipsoid, if known. If none of these is known, use the value "unknown". Examples: "EPSG:4326", "WGS84", "NAD27", "Campo Inchauspe", "European 1950", "Clarke 1866". geodeticDatum. @@ -1212,7 +1215,7 @@ coordinateUncertaintyInMeters Property Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/coordinateUncertaintyInMeters DefinitionThe horizontal distance (in meters) from the given decimalLatitude and decimalLongitude describing the smallest circle containing the whole of the Location. Leave the value empty if the uncertainty is unknown, cannot be estimated, or is not applicable (because there are no coordinates). Zero is not a valid value for this term. - CommentsExamples: "30" (reasonable lower limit of a GPS reading under good conditions if the actual precision was not recorded at the time), "71" (uncertainty for a UTM coordinate having 100 meter precision and a known spatial reference system). + CommentsExamples: "30" (reasonable lower limit of a GPS reading under good conditions if the actual precision was not recorded at the time), "71" (uncertainty for a UTM coordinate having 100 meter precision and a known spatial reference system). For discussion see http://terms.tdwg.org/wiki/dwc:coordinateUncertaintyInMeters. @@ -1221,7 +1224,7 @@ coordinatePrecision Property Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/coordinatePrecision DefinitionA decimal representation of the precision of the coordinates given in the decimalLatitude and decimalLongitude. - CommentsExamples: "0.00001" (normal GPS limit for decimal degrees), "0.000278" (nearest second), "0.01667" (nearest minute), "1.0" (nearest degree) + CommentsExamples: "0.00001" (normal GPS limit for decimal degrees), "0.000278" (nearest second), "0.01667" (nearest minute), "1.0" (nearest degree). For discussion see http://terms.tdwg.org/wiki/dwc:coordinatePrecision. @@ -1230,7 +1233,7 @@ pointRadiusSpatialFit Property Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/pointRadiusSpatialFit DefinitionThe ratio of the area of the point-radius (decimalLatitude, decimalLongitude, coordinateUncertaintyInMeters) to the area of the true (original, or most specific) spatial representation of the Location. Legal values are 0, greater than or equal to 1, or undefined. A value of 1 is an exact match or 100% overlap. A value of 0 should be used if the given point-radius does not completely contain the original representation. The pointRadiusSpatialFit is undefined (and should be left blank) if the original representation is a point without uncertainty and the given georeference is not that same point (without uncertainty). If both the original and the given georeference are the same point, the pointRadiusSpatialFit is 1. - CommentsDetailed explanations with graphical examples can be found in the "Guide to Best Practices for Georeferencing", Chapman and Wieczorek, eds. 2006. + CommentsDetailed explanations with graphical examples can be found in the "Guide to Best Practices for Georeferencing", Chapman and Wieczorek, eds. 2006. For discussion see http://terms.tdwg.org/wiki/dwc:pointRadiusSpatialFit. @@ -1239,7 +1242,7 @@ verbatimCoordinates Property Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/verbatimCoordinates DefinitionThe verbatim original spatial coordinates of the Location. The coordinate ellipsoid, geodeticDatum, or full Spatial Reference System (SRS) for these coordinates should be stored in verbatimSRS and the coordinate system should be stored in verbatimCoordinateSystem. - CommentsExamples: "41 05 54S 121 05 34W", "17T 630000 4833400" + CommentsExamples: "41 05 54S 121 05 34W", "17T 630000 4833400". For discussion see http://terms.tdwg.org/wiki/dwc:verbatimCoordinates. @@ -1248,7 +1251,7 @@ verbatimLatitude Property Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/verbatimLatitude DefinitionThe verbatim original latitude of the Location. The coordinate ellipsoid, geodeticDatum, or full Spatial Reference System (SRS) for these coordinates should be stored in verbatimSRS and the coordinate system should be stored in verbatimCoordinateSystem. - CommentsExample: "41 05 54.03S" + CommentsExample: "41 05 54.03S". For discussion see http://terms.tdwg.org/wiki/dwc:verbatimLatitude. @@ -1257,7 +1260,7 @@ verbatimLongitude Property Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/verbatimLongitude DefinitionThe verbatim original longitude of the Location. The coordinate ellipsoid, geodeticDatum, or full Spatial Reference System (SRS) for these coordinates should be stored in verbatimSRS and the coordinate system should be stored in verbatimCoordinateSystem. - CommentsExample: "121d 10' 34" W" + CommentsExample: "121d 10' 34" W". For discussion see http://terms.tdwg.org/wiki/dwc:verbatimLongitude. @@ -1265,8 +1268,8 @@ verbatimCoordinateSystem Property Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/verbatimCoordinateSystem - DefinitionThe spatial coordinate system for the verbatimLatitude and verbatimLongitude or the verbatimCoordinates of the Location. Recommended best practice is to use a controlled vocabulary. - CommentsExamples: "decimal degrees", "degrees decimal minutes", "degrees minutes seconds", "UTM" + DefinitionThe spatial coordinate system for the verbatimLatitude and verbatimLongitude or the verbatimCoordinates of the Location. + CommentsRecommended best practice is to use a controlled vocabulary. Examples: "decimal degrees", "degrees decimal minutes", "degrees minutes seconds", "UTM". verbatimCoordinateSystem. @@ -1274,8 +1277,8 @@ verbatimSRS Property Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/verbatimSRS - DefinitionThe ellipsoid, geodetic datum, or spatial reference system (SRS) upon which coordinates given in verbatimLatitude and verbatimLongitude, or verbatimCoordinates are based. Recommended best practice is use the EPSG code as a controlled vocabulary to provide an SRS, if known. Otherwise use a controlled vocabulary for the name or code of the geodetic datum, if known. Otherwise use a controlled vocabulary for the name or code of the ellipsoid, if known. If none of these is known, use the value "unknown". - CommentsExamples: "EPSG:4326", "WGS84", "NAD27", "Campo Inchauspe", "European 1950", "Clarke 1866" + DefinitionThe ellipsoid, geodetic datum, or spatial reference system (SRS) upon which coordinates given in verbatimLatitude and verbatimLongitude, or verbatimCoordinates are based. + CommentsRecommended best practice is use the EPSG code as a controlled vocabulary to provide an SRS, if known. Otherwise use a controlled vocabulary for the name or code of the geodetic datum, if known. Otherwise use a controlled vocabulary for the name or code of the ellipsoid, if known. If none of these is known, use the value "unknown". Examples: "EPSG:4326", "WGS84", "NAD27", "Campo Inchauspe", "European 1950", "Clarke 1866". For discussion see http://terms.tdwg.org/wiki/dwc:verbatimSRS. @@ -1284,7 +1287,7 @@ footprintWKT Property Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/footprintWKT DefinitionA Well-Known Text (WKT) representation of the shape (footprint, geometry) that defines the Location. A Location may have both a point-radius representation (see decimalLatitude) and a footprint representation, and they may differ from each other. - CommentsExample: the one-degree bounding box with opposite corners at (longitude=10, latitude=20) and (longitude=11, latitude=21) would be expressed in well-known text as POLYGON ((10 20, 11 20, 11 21, 10 21, 10 20)) + CommentsExample: the one-degree bounding box with opposite corners at (longitude=10, latitude=20) and (longitude=11, latitude=21) would be expressed in well-known text as POLYGON ((10 20, 11 20, 11 21, 10 21, 10 20)). For discussion see http://terms.tdwg.org/wiki/dwc:footprintWKT. @@ -1293,7 +1296,7 @@ footprintSRS Property Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/footprintSRS DefinitionA Well-Known Text (WKT) representation of the Spatial Reference System (SRS) for the footprintWKT of the Location. Do not use this term to describe the SRS of the decimalLatitude and decimalLongitude, even if it is the same as for the footprintWKT - use the geodeticDatum instead. - CommentsExample: The WKT for the standard WGS84 SRS (EPSG:4326) is "GEOGCS["GCS_WGS_1984",DATUM["D_WGS_1984",SPHEROID["WGS_1984",6378137,298.257223563]],PRIMEM["Greenwich",0],UNIT["Degree",0.0174532925199433]]" without the enclosing quotes. + CommentsExample: The WKT for the standard WGS84 SRS (EPSG:4326) is "GEOGCS["GCS_WGS_1984",DATUM["D_WGS_1984",SPHEROID["WGS_1984",6378137,298.257223563]],PRIMEM["Greenwich",0],UNIT["Degree",0.0174532925199433]]" without the enclosing quotes. For discussion see http://terms.tdwg.org/wiki/dwc:footprintSRS. @@ -1302,7 +1305,7 @@ footprintSpatialFit Property Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/footprintSpatialFit DefinitionThe ratio of the area of the footprint (footprintWKT) to the area of the true (original, or most specific) spatial representation of the Location. Legal values are 0, greater than or equal to 1, or undefined. A value of 1 is an exact match or 100% overlap. A value of 0 should be used if the given footprint does not completely contain the original representation. The footprintSpatialFit is undefined (and should be left blank) if the original representation is a point and the given georeference is not that same point. If both the original and the given georeference are the same point, the footprintSpatialFit is 1. - CommentsDetailed explanations with graphical examples can be found in the "Guide to Best Practices for Georeferencing", Chapman and Wieczorek, eds. 2006. + CommentsDetailed explanations with graphical examples can be found in the "Guide to Best Practices for Georeferencing", Chapman and Wieczorek, eds. 2006. For discussion see http://terms.tdwg.org/wiki/dwc:footprintSpatialFit. @@ -1311,7 +1314,7 @@ georeferencedBy Property Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/georeferencedBy DefinitionA list (concatenated and separated) of names of people, groups, or organizations who determined the georeference (spatial representation) for the Location. - CommentsThe recommended best practice is to separate the values with a vertical bar (' | '). Examples: "Brad Millen (ROM)", "Kristina Yamamoto (MVZ) | Janet Fang (MVZ)". + CommentsRecommended best practice is to separate the values with a vertical bar (' | '). Examples: "Brad Millen (ROM)", "Kristina Yamamoto (MVZ) | Janet Fang (MVZ)". For discussion see http://terms.tdwg.org/wiki/dwc:georeferencedBy. @@ -1319,8 +1322,8 @@ georeferencedDate Property Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/georeferencedDate - DefinitionThe date on which the Location was georeferenced. Recommended best practice is to use an encoding scheme, such as ISO 8601:2004(E). - CommentsExamples: "1963-03-08T14:07-0600" is 8 Mar 1963 2:07pm in the time zone six hours earlier than UTC, "2009-02-20T08:40Z" is 20 Feb 2009 8:40am UTC, "1809-02-12" is 12 Feb 1809, "1906-06" is Jun 1906, "1971" is just that year, "2007-03-01T13:00:00Z/2008-05-11T15:30:00Z" is the interval between 1 Mar 2007 1pm UTC and 11 May 2008 3:30pm UTC, "2007-11-13/15" is the interval between 13 Nov 2007 and 15 Nov 2007. + DefinitionThe date on which the Location was georeferenced. + CommentsRecommended best practice is to use an encoding scheme, such as ISO 8601:2004(E). Examples: "1963-03-08T14:07-0600" is 8 Mar 1963 2:07pm in the time zone six hours earlier than UTC, "2009-02-20T08:40Z" is 20 Feb 2009 8:40am UTC, "1809-02-12" is 12 Feb 1809, "1906-06" is Jun 1906, "1971" is just that year, "2007-03-01T13:00:00Z/2008-05-11T15:30:00Z" is the interval between 1 Mar 2007 1pm UTC and 11 May 2008 3:30pm UTC, "2007-11-13/15" is the interval between 13 Nov 2007 and 15 Nov 2007. For discussion see http://terms.tdwg.org/wiki/dwc:georeferencedDate. @@ -1329,7 +1332,7 @@ georeferenceProtocol Property Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/georeferenceProtocol DefinitionA description or reference to the methods used to determine the spatial footprint, coordinates, and uncertainties. - CommentsExamples: "Guide to Best Practices for Georeferencing. (Chapman and Wieczorek, eds. 2006). Global Biodiversity Information Facility.", "MaNIS/HerpNet/ORNIS Georeferencing Guidelines", "Georeferencing Quick Reference Guide" + CommentsExamples: "Guide to Best Practices for Georeferencing. (Chapman and Wieczorek, eds. 2006). Global Biodiversity Information Facility.", "MaNIS/HerpNet/ORNIS Georeferencing Guidelines", "Georeferencing Quick Reference Guide". For discussion see http://terms.tdwg.org/wiki/dwc:georeferenceProtocol. @@ -1338,7 +1341,7 @@ georeferenceSources Property Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/georeferenceSources DefinitionA list (concatenated and separated) of maps, gazetteers, or other resources used to georeference the Location, described specifically enough to allow anyone in the future to use the same resources. - CommentsThe recommended best practice is to separate the values with a vertical bar (' | '). Examples: "GeoLocate", "USGS 1:24000 Florence Montana Quad | Terrametrics 2008 on Google Earth". + CommentsRecommended best practice is to separate the values with a vertical bar (' | '). Examples: "GeoLocate", "USGS 1:24000 Florence Montana Quad | Terrametrics 2008 on Google Earth". For discussion see http://terms.tdwg.org/wiki/dwc:georeferenceSources. @@ -1346,8 +1349,8 @@ georeferenceVerificationStatus Property Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/georeferenceVerificationStatus - DefinitionA categorical description of the extent to which the georeference has been verified to represent the best possible spatial description. Recommended best practice is to use a controlled vocabulary. - CommentsExamples: "requires verification", "verified by collector", "verified by curator". + DefinitionA categorical description of the extent to which the georeference has been verified to represent the best possible spatial description. + CommentsRecommended best practice is to use a controlled vocabulary. Examples: "requires verification", "verified by collector", "verified by curator". For discussion see http://terms.tdwg.org/wiki/dwc:georeferenceVerificationStatus. @@ -1356,7 +1359,7 @@ georeferenceRemarks Property Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/georeferenceRemarks DefinitionNotes or comments about the spatial description determination, explaining assumptions made in addition or opposition to the those formalized in the method referred to in georeferenceProtocol. - CommentsExample: "assumed distance by road (Hwy. 101)" + CommentsExample: "assumed distance by road (Hwy. 101)". For discussion see http://terms.tdwg.org/wiki/dwc:georeferenceRemarks. @@ -1388,7 +1391,7 @@ GeologicalContext Class Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/GeologicalContext DefinitionGeological information, such as stratigraphy, that qualifies a region or place. - CommentsExample: A lithostratigraphic layer. + CommentsExample: A lithostratigraphic layer. For discussion see http://terms.tdwg.org/wiki/dwc:GeologicalContext. @@ -1398,7 +1401,7 @@ geologicalContextID Property Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/geologicalContextID DefinitionAn identifier for the set of information associated with a GeologicalContext (the location within a geological context, such as stratigraphy). May be a global unique identifier or an identifier specific to the data set. - Comments + CommentsFor discussion see http://terms.tdwg.org/wiki/dwc:geologicalContextID. @@ -1407,7 +1410,7 @@ earliestEonOrLowestEonothem Property Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/earliestEonOrLowestEonothem DefinitionThe full name of the earliest possible geochronologic eon or lowest chrono-stratigraphic eonothem or the informal name ("Precambrian") attributable to the stratigraphic horizon from which the cataloged item was collected. - CommentsExamples: "Phanerozoic", "Proterozoic" + CommentsExamples: "Phanerozoic", "Proterozoic". For discussion see http://terms.tdwg.org/wiki/dwc:earliestEonOrLowestEonothem. @@ -1416,7 +1419,7 @@ latestEonOrHighestEonothem Property Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/latestEonOrHighestEonothem DefinitionThe full name of the latest possible geochronologic eon or highest chrono-stratigraphic eonothem or the informal name ("Precambrian") attributable to the stratigraphic horizon from which the cataloged item was collected. - CommentsExamples: "Phanerozoic", "Proterozoic" + CommentsExamples: "Phanerozoic", "Proterozoic". For discussion see http://terms.tdwg.org/wiki/dwc:latestEonOrHighestEonothem. @@ -1425,7 +1428,7 @@ earliestEraOrLowestErathem Property Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/earliestEraOrLowestErathem DefinitionThe full name of the earliest possible geochronologic era or lowest chronostratigraphic erathem attributable to the stratigraphic horizon from which the cataloged item was collected. - CommentsExamples: "Cenozoic", "Mesozoic" + CommentsExamples: "Cenozoic", "Mesozoic". For discussion see http://terms.tdwg.org/wiki/dwc:earliestEraOrLowestErathem. @@ -1434,7 +1437,7 @@ latestEraOrHighestErathem Property Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/latestEraOrHighestErathem DefinitionThe full name of the latest possible geochronologic era or highest chronostratigraphic erathem attributable to the stratigraphic horizon from which the cataloged item was collected. - CommentsExamples: "Cenozoic", "Mesozoic" + CommentsExamples: "Cenozoic", "Mesozoic". For discussion see http://terms.tdwg.org/wiki/dwc:latestEraOrHighestErathem. @@ -1443,7 +1446,7 @@ earliestPeriodOrLowestSystem Property Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/earliestPeriodOrLowestSystem DefinitionThe full name of the earliest possible geochronologic period or lowest chronostratigraphic system attributable to the stratigraphic horizon from which the cataloged item was collected. - CommentsExamples: "Neogene", "Tertiary", "Quaternary" + CommentsExamples: "Neogene", "Tertiary", "Quaternary". For discussion see http://terms.tdwg.org/wiki/dwc:earliestPeriodOrLowestSystem. @@ -1452,7 +1455,7 @@ latestPeriodOrHighestSystem Property Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/latestPeriodOrHighestSystem DefinitionThe full name of the latest possible geochronologic period or highest chronostratigraphic system attributable to the stratigraphic horizon from which the cataloged item was collected. - CommentsExamples: "Neogene", "Tertiary", "Quaternary" + CommentsExamples: "Neogene", "Tertiary", "Quaternary". For discussion see http://terms.tdwg.org/wiki/dwc:latestPeriodOrHighestSystem. @@ -1461,7 +1464,7 @@ earliestEpochOrLowestSeries Property Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/earliestEpochOrLowestSeries DefinitionThe full name of the earliest possible geochronologic epoch or lowest chronostratigraphic series attributable to the stratigraphic horizon from which the cataloged item was collected. - CommentsExamples: "Holocene", "Pleistocene", "Ibexian Series" + CommentsExamples: "Holocene", "Pleistocene", "Ibexian Series". For discussion see http://terms.tdwg.org/wiki/dwc:earliestEpochOrLowestSeries. @@ -1470,7 +1473,7 @@ latestEpochOrHighestSeries Property Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/latestEpochOrHighestSeries DefinitionThe full name of the latest possible geochronologic epoch or highest chronostratigraphic series attributable to the stratigraphic horizon from which the cataloged item was collected. - CommentsExamples: "Holocene", "Pleistocene", "Ibexian Series" + CommentsExamples: "Holocene", "Pleistocene", "Ibexian Series". For discussion see http://terms.tdwg.org/wiki/dwc:latestEpochOrHighestSeries. @@ -1479,7 +1482,7 @@ earliestAgeOrLowestStage Property Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/earliestAgeOrLowestStage DefinitionThe full name of the earliest possible geochronologic age or lowest chronostratigraphic stage attributable to the stratigraphic horizon from which the cataloged item was collected. - CommentsExamples: "Atlantic", "Boreal", "Skullrockian" + CommentsExamples: "Atlantic", "Boreal", "Skullrockian". For discussion see http://terms.tdwg.org/wiki/dwc:earliestAgeOrLowestStage. @@ -1488,7 +1491,7 @@ latestAgeOrHighestStage Property Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/latestAgeOrHighestStage DefinitionThe full name of the latest possible geochronologic age or highest chronostratigraphic stage attributable to the stratigraphic horizon from which the cataloged item was collected. - CommentsExamples: "Atlantic", "Boreal", "Skullrockian" + CommentsExamples: "Atlantic", "Boreal", "Skullrockian". For discussion see http://terms.tdwg.org/wiki/dwc:latestAgeOrHighestStage. @@ -1497,7 +1500,7 @@ lowestBiostratigraphicZone Property Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/lowestBiostratigraphicZone DefinitionThe full name of the lowest possible geological biostratigraphic zone of the stratigraphic horizon from which the cataloged item was collected. - Comments + CommentsFor discussion see http://terms.tdwg.org/wiki/dwc:lowestBiostratigraphicZone. @@ -1506,7 +1509,7 @@ highestBiostratigraphicZone Property Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/highestBiostratigraphicZone DefinitionThe full name of the highest possible geological biostratigraphic zone of the stratigraphic horizon from which the cataloged item was collected. - Comments + CommentsFor discussion see http://terms.tdwg.org/wiki/dwc:highestBiostratigraphicZone. @@ -1515,7 +1518,7 @@ lithostratigraphicTerms Property Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/lithostratigraphicTerms DefinitionThe combination of all litho-stratigraphic names for the rock from which the cataloged item was collected. - Comments + CommentsFor discussion see http://terms.tdwg.org/wiki/dwc:lithostratigraphicTerms. @@ -1524,7 +1527,7 @@ group Property Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/group DefinitionThe full name of the lithostratigraphic group from which the cataloged item was collected. - Comments + CommentsFor discussion see http://terms.tdwg.org/wiki/dwc:group. @@ -1533,7 +1536,7 @@ formation Property Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/formation DefinitionThe full name of the lithostratigraphic formation from which the cataloged item was collected. - CommentsExamples: "Notch Peak Fromation", "House Limestone", "Fillmore Formation" + CommentsExamples: "Notch Peak Fromation", "House Limestone", "Fillmore Formation". For discussion see http://terms.tdwg.org/wiki/dwc:formation. @@ -1542,7 +1545,7 @@ member Property Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/member DefinitionThe full name of the lithostratigraphic member from which the cataloged item was collected. - CommentsExamples: "Lava Dam Member", "Hellnmaria Member" + CommentsExamples: "Lava Dam Member", "Hellnmaria Member". For discussion see http://terms.tdwg.org/wiki/dwc:member. @@ -1551,7 +1554,7 @@ bed Property Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/bed DefinitionThe full name of the lithostratigraphic bed from which the cataloged item was collected. - Comments + CommentsFor discussion see http://terms.tdwg.org/wiki/dwc:bed. @@ -1573,7 +1576,7 @@ Identification Class Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/Identification DefinitionA taxonomic determination (e.g., the assignment to a taxon). - CommentsExample: A subspecies determination of an organism. + CommentsExample: A subspecies determination of an organism. For discussion see http://terms.tdwg.org/wiki/dwc:Identification. @@ -1583,7 +1586,7 @@ identificationID Property Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/identificationID DefinitionAn identifier for the Identification (the body of information associated with the assignment of a scientific name). May be a global unique identifier or an identifier specific to the data set. - Comments + CommentsFor discussion see http://terms.tdwg.org/wiki/dwc:identificationID. @@ -1592,7 +1595,7 @@ identificationQualifier Property Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/identificationQualifier DefinitionA brief phrase or a standard term ("cf.", "aff.") to express the determiner's doubts about the Identification. - CommentsExamples: 1) For the determination "Quercus aff. agrifolia var. oxyadenia", identificationQualifier would be "aff. agrifolia var. oxyadenia" with accompanying values "Quercus" in genus, "agrifolia" in specificEpithet, "oxyadenia" in infraspecificEpithet, and "var." in rank. 2) For the determination "Quercus agrifolia cf. var. oxyadenia", identificationQualifier would be "cf. var. oxyadenia " with accompanying values "Quercus" in genus, "agrifolia" in specificEpithet, "oxyadenia" in infraspecificEpithet, and "var." in rank. + CommentsExamples: 1) For the determination "Quercus aff. agrifolia var. oxyadenia", identificationQualifier would be "aff. agrifolia var. oxyadenia" with accompanying values "Quercus" in genus, "agrifolia" in specificEpithet, "oxyadenia" in infraspecificEpithet, and "var." in rank. 2) For the determination "Quercus agrifolia cf. var. oxyadenia", identificationQualifier would be "cf. var. oxyadenia " with accompanying values "Quercus" in genus, "agrifolia" in specificEpithet, "oxyadenia" in infraspecificEpithet, and "var." in rank. For discussion see http://terms.tdwg.org/wiki/dwc:identificationQualifier. @@ -1601,7 +1604,7 @@ typeStatus Property Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/typeStatus DefinitionA list (concatenated and separated) of nomenclatural types (type status, typified scientific name, publication) applied to the subject. - CommentsThe recommended best practice is to separate the values with a vertical bar (' | '). Examples: "holotype of Ctenomys sociabilis. Pearson O. P., and M. I. Christie. 1985. Historia Natural, 5(37):388", "holotype of Pinus abies | holotype of Picea abies". + CommentsRecommended best practice is to separate the values with a vertical bar (' | '). Examples: "holotype of Ctenomys sociabilis. Pearson O. P., and M. I. Christie. 1985. Historia Natural, 5(37):388", "holotype of Pinus abies | holotype of Picea abies". For discussion see http://terms.tdwg.org/wiki/dwc:typeStatus. @@ -1610,7 +1613,7 @@ identifiedBy Property Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/identifiedBy DefinitionA list (concatenated and separated) of names of people, groups, or organizations who assigned the Taxon to the subject. - CommentsThe recommended best practice is to separate the values with a vertical bar (' | '). Examples: "James L. Patton", "Theodore Pappenfuss | Robert Macey". + CommentsRecommended best practice is to separate the values with a vertical bar (' | '). Examples: "James L. Patton", "Theodore Pappenfuss | Robert Macey". For discussion see http://terms.tdwg.org/wiki/dwc:identifiedBy. @@ -1618,8 +1621,8 @@ dateIdentified Property Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/dateIdentified - DefinitionThe date on which the subject was identified as representing the Taxon. Recommended best practice is to use an encoding scheme, such as ISO 8601:2004(E). - CommentsExamples: "1963-03-08T14:07-0600" is 8 Mar 1963 2:07pm in the time zone six hours earlier than UTC, "2009-02-20T08:40Z" is 20 Feb 2009 8:40am UTC, "1809-02-12" is 12 Feb 1809, "1906-06" is Jun 1906, "1971" is just that year, "2007-03-01T13:00:00Z/2008-05-11T15:30:00Z" is the interval between 1 Mar 2007 1pm UTC and 11 May 2008 3:30pm UTC, "2007-11-13/15" is the interval between 13 Nov 2007 and 15 Nov 2007. + DefinitionThe date on which the subject was identified as representing the Taxon. + CommentsRecommended best practice is to use an encoding scheme, such as ISO 8601:2004(E). Examples: "1963-03-08T14:07-0600" is 8 Mar 1963 2:07pm in the time zone six hours earlier than UTC, "2009-02-20T08:40Z" is 20 Feb 2009 8:40am UTC, "1809-02-12" is 12 Feb 1809, "1906-06" is Jun 1906, "1971" is just that year, "2007-03-01T13:00:00Z/2008-05-11T15:30:00Z" is the interval between 1 Mar 2007 1pm UTC and 11 May 2008 3:30pm UTC, "2007-11-13/15" is the interval between 13 Nov 2007 and 15 Nov 2007. For discussion see http://terms.tdwg.org/wiki/dwc:dateIdentified. @@ -1628,7 +1631,7 @@ identificationReferences Property Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/identificationReferences DefinitionA list (concatenated and separated) of references (publication, global unique identifier, URI) used in the Identification. - CommentsThe recommended best practice is to separate the values with a vertical bar (' | '). Examples: "Aves del Noroeste Patagonico. Christie et al. 2004.", "Stebbins, R. Field Guide to Western Reptiles and Amphibians. 3rd Edition. 2003. | Irschick, D.J. and Shaffer, H.B. (1997). ''The polytypic species revisited: Morphological differentiation among tiger salamanders (Ambystoma tigrinum) (Amphibia: Caudata).'' Herpetologica, 53(1), 30-49.". + CommentsRecommended best practice is to separate the values with a vertical bar (' | '). Examples: "Aves del Noroeste Patagonico. Christie et al. 2004.", "Stebbins, R. Field Guide to Western Reptiles and Amphibians. 3rd Edition. 2003. | Irschick, D.J. and Shaffer, H.B. (1997). ''The polytypic species revisited: Morphological differentiation among tiger salamanders (Ambystoma tigrinum) (Amphibia: Caudata).'' Herpetologica, 53(1), 30-49.". For discussion see http://terms.tdwg.org/wiki/dwc:identificationReferences. @@ -1636,8 +1639,8 @@ identificationVerificationStatus Property Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/identificationVerificationStatus - DefinitionA categorical indicator of the extent to which the taxonomic identification has been verified to be correct. Recommended best practice is to use a controlled vocabulary such as that used in HISPID/ABCD. - CommentsExamples: "0", "4" + DefinitionA categorical indicator of the extent to which the taxonomic identification has been verified to be correct. + CommentsRecommended best practice is to use a controlled vocabulary such as that used in HISPID/ABCD. Examples: "0", "4". For discussion see http://terms.tdwg.org/wiki/dwc:identificationVerificationStatus. @@ -1646,7 +1649,7 @@ identificationRemarks Property Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/identificationRemarks DefinitionComments or notes about the Identification. - CommentsExample: "Distinguished between Anthus correndera and Anthus hellmayri based on the comparative lengths of the uñas." + CommentsExample: "Distinguished between Anthus correndera and Anthus hellmayri based on the comparative lengths of the uñas." For discussion see http://terms.tdwg.org/wiki/dwc:identificationRemarks. @@ -1676,8 +1679,8 @@ family genus subgenus - infraspecificEpithet specificEpithet + infraspecificEpithet taxonRank verbatimTaxonRank scientificNameAuthorship @@ -1693,7 +1696,7 @@ Taxon Class Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/Taxon DefinitionA group of organisms (sensu http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/OBI_0100026) considered by taxonomists to form a homogeneous unit. - CommentsExample: The genus Truncorotaloides as published by Brönnimann et al. in 1953 in the Journal of Paleontology Vol. 27(6) p. 817-820. + CommentsExample: The genus Truncorotaloides as published by Brönnimann et al. in 1953 in the Journal of Paleontology Vol. 27(6) p. 817-820. For discussion see http://terms.tdwg.org/wiki/dwc:Taxon. @@ -1703,7 +1706,7 @@ taxonID Property Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/taxonID DefinitionAn identifier for the set of taxon information (data associated with the Taxon class). May be a global unique identifier or an identifier specific to the data set. - CommentsExamples: "8fa58e08-08de-4ac1-b69c-1235340b7001", "32567", "http://species.gbif.org/abies_alba_1753", "urn:lsid:gbif.org:usages:32567" + CommentsExamples: "8fa58e08-08de-4ac1-b69c-1235340b7001", "32567", "http://species.gbif.org/abies_alba_1753", "urn:lsid:gbif.org:usages:32567". For discussion see http://terms.tdwg.org/wiki/dwc:taxonID. @@ -1712,7 +1715,7 @@ scientificNameID Property Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/scientificNameID DefinitionAn identifier for the nomenclatural (not taxonomic) details of a scientific name. - CommentsExample: "urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:37829-1:1.3" + CommentsExample: "urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:37829-1:1.3". For discussion see http://terms.tdwg.org/wiki/dwc:scientificNameID. @@ -1721,7 +1724,7 @@ acceptedNameUsageID Property Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/acceptedNameUsageID DefinitionAn identifier for the name usage (documented meaning of the name according to a source) of the currently valid (zoological) or accepted (botanical) taxon. - CommentsExample: "8fa58e08-08de-4ac1-b69c-1235340b7001" + CommentsExample: "8fa58e08-08de-4ac1-b69c-1235340b7001". For discussion see http://terms.tdwg.org/wiki/dwc:acceptedNameUsageID. @@ -1730,7 +1733,7 @@ parentNameUsageID Property Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/parentNameUsageID DefinitionAn identifier for the name usage (documented meaning of the name according to a source) of the direct, most proximate higher-rank parent taxon (in a classification) of the most specific element of the scientificName. - CommentsExample: "8fa58e08-08de-4ac1-b69c-1235340b7001" + CommentsExample: "8fa58e08-08de-4ac1-b69c-1235340b7001". For discussion see http://terms.tdwg.org/wiki/dwc:parentNameUsageID. @@ -1739,7 +1742,7 @@ originalNameUsageID Property Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/originalNameUsageID DefinitionAn identifier for the name usage (documented meaning of the name according to a source) in which the terminal element of the scientificName was originally established under the rules of the associated nomenclaturalCode. - CommentsExample: "http://species.gbif.org/abies_alba_1753" + CommentsExample: "http://species.gbif.org/abies_alba_1753". For discussion see http://terms.tdwg.org/wiki/dwc:originalNameUsageID. @@ -1748,7 +1751,7 @@ nameAccordingToID Property Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/nameAccordingToID DefinitionAn identifier for the source in which the specific taxon concept circumscription is defined or implied. See nameAccordingTo. - CommentsExample: "doi:10.1016/S0269-915X(97)80026-2" + CommentsExample: "doi:10.1016/S0269-915X(97)80026-2". For discussion see http://terms.tdwg.org/wiki/dwc:nameSccordingToID. @@ -1757,7 +1760,7 @@ namePublishedInID Property Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/namePublishedInID DefinitionAn identifier for the publication in which the scientificName was originally established under the rules of the associated nomenclaturalCode. - CommentsExample: "http://hdl.handle.net/10199/7" + CommentsExample: "http://hdl.handle.net/10199/7". For discussion see http://terms.tdwg.org/wiki/dwc:namePublishedInID. @@ -1766,7 +1769,7 @@ taxonConceptID Property Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/taxonConceptID DefinitionAn identifier for the taxonomic concept to which the record refers - not for the nomenclatural details of a taxon. - CommentsExample: "8fa58e08-08de-4ac1-b69c-1235340b7001" + CommentsExample: "8fa58e08-08de-4ac1-b69c-1235340b7001". For discussion see http://terms.tdwg.org/wiki/dwc:taxonConceptID. @@ -1775,7 +1778,7 @@ scientificName Property Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/scientificName DefinitionThe full scientific name, with authorship and date information if known. When forming part of an Identification, this should be the name in lowest level taxonomic rank that can be determined. This term should not contain identification qualifications, which should instead be supplied in the IdentificationQualifier term. - CommentsExamples: "Coleoptera" (order), "Vespertilionidae" (family), "Manis" (genus), "Ctenomys sociabilis" (genus + specificEpithet), "Ambystoma tigrinum diaboli" (genus + specificEpithet + infraspecificEpithet), "Roptrocerus typographi (Györfi, 1952)" (genus + specificEpithet + scientificNameAuthorship), "Quercus agrifolia var. oxyadenia (Torr.) J.T. Howell" (genus + specificEpithet + taxonRank + infraspecificEpithet + scientificNameAuthorship) + CommentsExamples: "Coleoptera" (order), "Vespertilionidae" (family), "Manis" (genus), "Ctenomys sociabilis" (genus + specificEpithet), "Ambystoma tigrinum diaboli" (genus + specificEpithet + infraspecificEpithet), "Roptrocerus typographi (Györfi, 1952)" (genus + specificEpithet + scientificNameAuthorship), "Quercus agrifolia var. oxyadenia (Torr.) J.T. Howell" (genus + specificEpithet + taxonRank + infraspecificEpithet + scientificNameAuthorship). For discussion see http://terms.tdwg.org/wiki/dwc:scientificName. @@ -1784,7 +1787,7 @@ acceptedNameUsage Property Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/acceptedNameUsage DefinitionThe full name, with authorship and date information if known, of the currently valid (zoological) or accepted (botanical) taxon. - CommentsExample: "Tamias minimus" valid name for "Eutamias minimus" + CommentsExample: "Tamias minimus" valid name for "Eutamias minimus". For discussion see http://terms.tdwg.org/wiki/dwc:acceptedNameUsage. @@ -1793,7 +1796,7 @@ parentNameUsage Property Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/parentNameUsage DefinitionThe full name, with authorship and date information if known, of the direct, most proximate higher-rank parent taxon (in a classification) of the most specific element of the scientificName. - CommentsExamples: "Rubiaceae", "Gruiformes", "Testudinae" + CommentsExamples: "Rubiaceae", "Gruiformes", "Testudinae". For discussion see http://terms.tdwg.org/wiki/dwc:parentNameUsage. @@ -1802,7 +1805,7 @@ originalNameUsage Property Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/originalNameUsage DefinitionThe taxon name, with authorship and date information if known, as it originally appeared when first established under the rules of the associated nomenclaturalCode. The basionym (botany) or basonym (bacteriology) of the scientificName or the senior/earlier homonym for replaced names. - CommentsExamples: "Pinus abies", "Gasterosteus saltatrix Linnaeus 1768" + CommentsExamples: "Pinus abies", "Gasterosteus saltatrix Linnaeus 1768". For discussion see http://terms.tdwg.org/wiki/dwc:originalNameUsage. @@ -1811,7 +1814,7 @@ nameAccordingTo Property Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/nameAccordingTo DefinitionThe reference to the source in which the specific taxon concept circumscription is defined or implied - traditionally signified by the Latin "sensu" or "sec." (from secundum, meaning "according to"). For taxa that result from identifications, a reference to the keys, monographs, experts and other sources should be given. - CommentsExample: "McCranie, J. R., D. B. Wake, and L. D. Wilson. 1996. The taxonomic status of Bolitoglossa schmidti, with comments on the biology of the Mesoamerican salamander Bolitoglossa dofleini (Caudata: Plethodontidae). Carib. J. Sci. 32:395-398.", "Werner Greuter 2008", "Lilljeborg 1861, Upsala Univ. Arsskrift, Math. Naturvet., pp. 4, 5" + CommentsExample: "McCranie, J. R., D. B. Wake, and L. D. Wilson. 1996. The taxonomic status of Bolitoglossa schmidti, with comments on the biology of the Mesoamerican salamander Bolitoglossa dofleini (Caudata: Plethodontidae). Carib. J. Sci. 32:395-398.", "Werner Greuter 2008", "Lilljeborg 1861, Upsala Univ. Arsskrift, Math. Naturvet., pp. 4, 5". For discussion see http://terms.tdwg.org/wiki/dwc:nameAccordingTo. @@ -1820,7 +1823,7 @@ namePublishedIn Property Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/namePublishedIn DefinitionA reference for the publication in which the scientificName was originally established under the rules of the associated nomenclaturalCode. - CommentsExamples: "Pearson O. P., and M. I. Christie. 1985. Historia Natural, 5(37):388", "Forel, Auguste, Diagnosies provisoires de quelques espèces nouvelles de fourmis de Madagascar, récoltées par M. Grandidier., Annales de la Societe Entomologique de Belgique, Comptes-rendus des Seances 30, 1886" + CommentsExamples: "Pearson O. P., and M. I. Christie. 1985. Historia Natural, 5(37):388", "Forel, Auguste, Diagnosies provisoires de quelques espèces nouvelles de fourmis de Madagascar, récoltées par M. Grandidier., Annales de la Societe Entomologique de Belgique, Comptes-rendus des Seances 30, 1886". For discussion see http://terms.tdwg.org/wiki/dwc:namePublishedIn. @@ -1829,7 +1832,7 @@ namePublishedInYear Property Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/namePublishedInYear DefinitionThe four-digit year in which the scientificName was published. - CommentsExamples: "1915", "2008" + CommentsExamples: "1915", "2008". For discussion see http://terms.tdwg.org/wiki/dwc:namePublishedInYear. @@ -1838,7 +1841,7 @@ higherClassification Property Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/higherClassification DefinitionA list (concatenated and separated) of taxa names terminating at the rank immediately superior to the taxon referenced in the taxon record. - CommentsThe recommended best practice is to separate the values with a vertical bar (' | '), with terms in order from the highest taxonomic rank to the lowest. Examples: "Animalia", "Animalia | Chordata | Vertebrata | Mammalia | Theria | Eutheria | Rodentia | Hystricognatha | Hystricognathi | Ctenomyidae | Ctenomyini | Ctenomys". + CommentsRecommended best practice is to separate the values with a vertical bar (' | '), with terms in order from the highest taxonomic rank to the lowest. Examples: "Animalia", "Animalia | Chordata | Vertebrata | Mammalia | Theria | Eutheria | Rodentia | Hystricognatha | Hystricognathi | Ctenomyidae | Ctenomyini | Ctenomys". For discussion see http://terms.tdwg.org/wiki/dwc:higherClassification. @@ -1847,7 +1850,7 @@ kingdom Property Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/kingdom DefinitionThe full scientific name of the kingdom in which the taxon is classified. - CommentsExamples: "Animalia", "Plantae" + CommentsExamples: "Animalia", "Plantae". For discussion see http://terms.tdwg.org/wiki/dwc:kingdom. @@ -1856,7 +1859,7 @@ phylum Property Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/phylum DefinitionThe full scientific name of the phylum or division in which the taxon is classified. - CommentsExamples: "Chordata" (phylum), "Bryophyta" (division) + CommentsExamples: "Chordata" (phylum), "Bryophyta" (division). For discussion see http://terms.tdwg.org/wiki/dwc:phylum. @@ -1865,7 +1868,7 @@ class Property Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/class DefinitionThe full scientific name of the class in which the taxon is classified. - CommentsExamples: "Mammalia", "Hepaticopsida" + CommentsExamples: "Mammalia", "Hepaticopsida". For discussion see http://terms.tdwg.org/wiki/dwc:class. @@ -1874,7 +1877,7 @@ order Property Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/order DefinitionThe full scientific name of the order in which the taxon is classified. - CommentsExamples: "Carnivora", "Monocleales" + CommentsExamples: "Carnivora", "Monocleales". For discussion see http://terms.tdwg.org/wiki/dwc:order. @@ -1883,7 +1886,7 @@ family Property Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/family DefinitionThe full scientific name of the family in which the taxon is classified. - CommentsExamples: "Felidae", "Monocleaceae" + CommentsExamples: "Felidae", "Monocleaceae". For discussion see http://terms.tdwg.org/wiki/dwc:family. @@ -1892,7 +1895,7 @@ genus Property Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/genus DefinitionThe full scientific name of the genus in which the taxon is classified. - CommentsExamples: "Puma", "Monoclea" + CommentsExamples: "Puma", "Monoclea". For discussion see http://terms.tdwg.org/wiki/dwc:genus. @@ -1901,16 +1904,7 @@ subgenus Property Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/subgenus DefinitionThe full scientific name of the subgenus in which the taxon is classified. Values should include the genus to avoid homonym confusion. - CommentsExamples: "Strobus (Pinus)", "Puma (Puma)" "Loligo (Amerigo)", "Hieracium subgen. Pilosella" - - - - - - - - - +
    infraspecificEpithet Property
    Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/infraspecificEpithet
    DefinitionThe name of the lowest or terminal infraspecific epithet of the scientificName, excluding any rank designation.
    CommentsExamples: "concolor", "oxyadenia", "sayi"
    CommentsExamples: "Strobus (Pinus)", "Puma (Puma)" "Loligo (Amerigo)", "Hieracium subgen. Pilosella". For discussion see http://terms.tdwg.org/wiki/dwc:subgenus.
    @@ -1919,7 +1913,16 @@ specificEpithet Property Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/specificEpithet DefinitionThe name of the first or species epithet of the scientificName. - CommentsExamples: "concolor", "gottschei" + CommentsExamples: "concolor", "gottschei". For discussion see http://terms.tdwg.org/wiki/dwc:specificEpithet. + + + + + + + + +
    infraspecificEpithet Property
    Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/infraspecificEpithet
    DefinitionThe name of the lowest or terminal infraspecific epithet of the scientificName, excluding any rank designation.
    CommentsExamples: "concolor", "oxyadenia", "sayi". For discussion see http://terms.tdwg.org/wiki/dwc:infraspecificEpithet.
    @@ -1927,8 +1930,8 @@ taxonRank Property Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/taxonRank - DefinitionThe taxonomic rank of the most specific name in the scientificName. Recommended best practice is to use a controlled vocabulary. - CommentsExamples: "subspecies", "varietas", "forma", "species", "genus" + DefinitionThe taxonomic rank of the most specific name in the scientificName. + CommentsRecommended best practice is to use a controlled vocabulary. Examples: "subspecies", "varietas", "forma", "species", "genus". For discussion see http://terms.tdwg.org/wiki/dwc:taxonRank. @@ -1937,7 +1940,7 @@ verbatimTaxonRank Property Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/verbatimTaxonRank DefinitionThe taxonomic rank of the most specific name in the scientificName as it appears in the original record. - CommentsExamples: "Agamospecies", "sub-lesus", "prole", "apomict", "nothogrex", "sp.", "subsp.", "var." + CommentsExamples: "Agamospecies", "sub-lesus", "prole", "apomict", "nothogrex", "sp.", "subsp.", "var.". For discussion see http://terms.tdwg.org/wiki/dwc:verbatimTaxonRank. @@ -1946,7 +1949,7 @@ scientificNameAuthorship Property Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/scientificNameAuthorship DefinitionThe authorship information for the scientificName formatted according to the conventions of the applicable nomenclaturalCode. - CommentsExample: "(Torr.) J.T. Howell", "(Martinovský) Tzvelev", "(Györfi, 1952)" + CommentsExample: "(Torr.) J.T. Howell", "(Martinovský) Tzvelev", "(Györfi, 1952)". For discussion see http://terms.tdwg.org/wiki/dwc:scientificNameAuthorship. @@ -1955,7 +1958,7 @@ vernacularName Property Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/vernacularName DefinitionA common or vernacular name. - CommentsExamples: "Andean Condor", "Condor Andino", "American Eagle", "Gänsegeier" + CommentsExamples: "Andean Condor", "Condor Andino", "American Eagle", "Gänsegeier". For discussion see http://terms.tdwg.org/wiki/dwc:vernacularName. @@ -1963,8 +1966,8 @@ nomenclaturalCode Property Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/nomenclaturalCode - DefinitionThe nomenclatural code (or codes in the case of an ambiregnal name) under which the scientificName is constructed. Recommended best practice is to use a controlled vocabulary. - CommentsExamples: "ICBN", "ICZN", "BC", "ICNCP", "BioCode", "ICZN; ICBN" + DefinitionThe nomenclatural code (or codes in the case of an ambiregnal name) under which the scientificName is constructed. + CommentsRecommended best practice is to use a controlled vocabulary. Examples: "ICBN", "ICZN", "BC", "ICNCP", "BioCode", "ICZN; ICBN". For discussion see http://terms.tdwg.org/wiki/dwc:nomenclaturalCode. @@ -1972,8 +1975,8 @@ taxonomicStatus Property Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/taxonomicStatus - DefinitionThe status of the use of the scientificName as a label for a taxon. Requires taxonomic opinion to define the scope of a taxon. Rules of priority then are used to define the taxonomic status of the nomenclature contained in that scope, combined with the experts opinion. It must be linked to a specific taxonomic reference that defines the concept. Recommended best practice is to use a controlled vocabulary. - CommentsExamples: "invalid", "misapplied", "homotypic synonym", "accepted" + DefinitionThe status of the use of the scientificName as a label for a taxon. Requires taxonomic opinion to define the scope of a taxon. Rules of priority then are used to define the taxonomic status of the nomenclature contained in that scope, combined with the experts opinion. It must be linked to a specific taxonomic reference that defines the concept. + CommentsRecommended best practice is to use a controlled vocabulary. Examples: "invalid", "misapplied", "homotypic synonym", "accepted". For discussion see http://terms.tdwg.org/wiki/dwc:taxonomicStatus. @@ -1982,7 +1985,7 @@ nomenclaturalStatus Property Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/nomenclaturalStatus DefinitionThe status related to the original publication of the name and its conformance to the relevant rules of nomenclature. It is based essentially on an algorithm according to the business rules of the code. It requires no taxonomic opinion. - CommentsExamples: "nom. ambig.", "nom. illeg.", "nom. subnud." + CommentsExamples: "nom. ambig.", "nom. illeg.", "nom. subnud.". For discussion see http://terms.tdwg.org/wiki/dwc:nomenclaturalStatus. @@ -1991,7 +1994,7 @@ taxonRemarks Property Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/taxonRemarks DefinitionComments or notes about the taxon or name. - CommentsExample: "this name is a misspelling in common use" + CommentsExample: "this name is a misspelling in common use". For discussion see http://terms.tdwg.org/wiki/dwc:taxonRemarks. @@ -2014,7 +2017,7 @@ MeasurementOrFact Class Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/MeasurementOrFact DefinitionA measurement of or fact about an rdfs:Resource (http://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#Resource). - CommentsResources can be thought of as identifiable records or instances of classes and may include, but need not be limited to Occurrences, Organisms, MaterialSamples, Events, Locations, GeologicalContexts, Identifications, or Taxa. Examples: The weight of an organism in grams. The number of placental scars. + CommentsResources can be thought of as identifiable records or instances of classes and may include, but need not be limited to Occurrences, Organisms, MaterialSamples, Events, Locations, GeologicalContexts, Identifications, or Taxa. Examples: The weight of an organism in grams. The number of placental scars. For discussion see http://terms.tdwg.org/wiki/dwc:MeasurementOrFact. @@ -2024,7 +2027,7 @@ measurementID Property Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/measurementID DefinitionAn identifier for the MeasurementOrFact (information pertaining to measurements, facts, characteristics, or assertions). May be a global unique identifier or an identifier specific to the data set. - Comments + CommentsFor discussion see http://terms.tdwg.org/wiki/dwc:measurementID. @@ -2032,8 +2035,8 @@ measurementType Property Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/measurementType - DefinitionThe nature of the measurement, fact, characteristic, or assertion. Recommended best practice is to use a controlled vocabulary. - CommentsExamples: "tail length", "temperature", "trap line length", "survey area", "trap type" + DefinitionThe nature of the measurement, fact, characteristic, or assertion. + CommentsRecommended best practice is to use a controlled vocabulary. Examples: "tail length", "temperature", "trap line length", "survey area", "trap type". For discussion see http://terms.tdwg.org/wiki/dwc:measurementType. @@ -2042,7 +2045,7 @@ measurementValue Property Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/measurementValue DefinitionThe value of the measurement, fact, characteristic, or assertion. - CommentsExamples: "45", "20", "1", "14.5", "UV-light" + CommentsExamples: "45", "20", "1", "14.5", "UV-light". For discussion see http://terms.tdwg.org/wiki/dwc:measurementValue. @@ -2051,7 +2054,7 @@ measurementAccuracy Property Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/measurementAccuracy DefinitionThe description of the potential error associated with the measurementValue. - CommentsExamples: "0.01", "normal distribution with variation of 2 m" + CommentsExamples: "0.01", "normal distribution with variation of 2 m". For discussion see http://terms.tdwg.org/wiki/dwc:measurementAccuracy. @@ -2059,8 +2062,8 @@ measurementUnit Property Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/measurementUnit - DefinitionThe units associated with the measurementValue. Recommended best practice is to use the International System of Units (SI). - CommentsExamples: "mm", "C", "km", "ha" + DefinitionThe units associated with the measurementValue. + CommentsRecommended best practice is to use the International System of Units (SI). Examples: "mm", "C", "km", "ha". For discussion see http://terms.tdwg.org/wiki/dwc:measurementUnit. @@ -2069,7 +2072,7 @@ measurementDeterminedBy Property Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/measurementDeterminedBy DefinitionA list (concatenated and separated) of names of people, groups, or organizations who determined the value of the MeasurementOrFact. - CommentsThe recommended best practice is to separate the values with a vertical bar (' | '). Examples: "Rob Guralnick", "Julie Woodruff | Eileen Lacey". + CommentsThe recommended best practice is to separate the values with a vertical bar (' | '). Examples: "Rob Guralnick", "Julie Woodruff | Eileen Lacey". For discussion see http://terms.tdwg.org/wiki/dwc:measurementDeterminedBy. @@ -2077,8 +2080,8 @@ measurementDeterminedDate Property Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/measurementDeterminedDate - DefinitionThe date on which the MeasurementOrFact was made. Recommended best practice is to use an encoding scheme, such as ISO 8601:2004(E). - CommentsExamples: "1963-03-08T14:07-0600" is 8 Mar 1963 2:07pm in the time zone six hours earlier than UTC, "2009-02-20T08:40Z" is 20 Feb 2009 8:40am UTC, "1809-02-12" is 12 Feb 1809, "1906-06" is Jun 1906, "1971" is just that year, "2007-03-01T13:00:00Z/2008-05-11T15:30:00Z" is the interval between 1 Mar 2007 1pm UTC and 11 May 2008 3:30pm UTC, "2007-11-13/15" is the interval between 13 Nov 2007 and 15 Nov 2007. + DefinitionThe date on which the MeasurementOrFact was made. + CommentsRecommended best practice is to use an encoding scheme, such as ISO 8601:2004(E). Examples: "1963-03-08T14:07-0600" is 8 Mar 1963 2:07pm in the time zone six hours earlier than UTC, "2009-02-20T08:40Z" is 20 Feb 2009 8:40am UTC, "1809-02-12" is 12 Feb 1809, "1906-06" is Jun 1906, "1971" is just that year, "2007-03-01T13:00:00Z/2008-05-11T15:30:00Z" is the interval between 1 Mar 2007 1pm UTC and 11 May 2008 3:30pm UTC, "2007-11-13/15" is the interval between 13 Nov 2007 and 15 Nov 2007. For discussion see http://terms.tdwg.org/wiki/dwc:measurementDeterminedDate. @@ -2087,7 +2090,7 @@ measurementMethod Property Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/measurementMethod DefinitionA description of or reference to (publication, URI) the method or protocol used to determine the measurement, fact, characteristic, or assertion. - CommentsExamples: "minimum convex polygon around burrow entrances" for a home range area, "barometric altimeter" for an elevation + CommentsExamples: "minimum convex polygon around burrow entrances" for a home range area, "barometric altimeter" for an elevation. For discussion see http://terms.tdwg.org/wiki/dwc:measurementMethod. @@ -2096,7 +2099,7 @@ measurementRemarks Property Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/measurementRemarks DefinitionComments or notes accompanying the MeasurementOrFact. - CommentsExample: "tip of tail missing" + CommentsExample: "tip of tail missing". For discussion see http://terms.tdwg.org/wiki/dwc:measurementRemarks. @@ -2117,7 +2120,7 @@ ResourceRelationship Class Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/ResourceRelationship DefinitionA relationship of one rdfs:Resource (http://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#Resource) to another. - CommentsResources can be thought of as identifiable records or instances of classes and may include, but need not be limited to Occurrences, Organisms, MaterialSamples, Events, Locations, GeologicalContexts, Identifications, or Taxa. Example: An instance of an Organism is the mother of another instance of an Organism. + CommentsResources can be thought of as identifiable records or instances of classes and may include, but need not be limited to Occurrences, Organisms, MaterialSamples, Events, Locations, GeologicalContexts, Identifications, or Taxa. Example: An instance of an Organism is the mother of another instance of an Organism. For discussion see http://terms.tdwg.org/wiki/dwc:ResourceRelationship. @@ -2127,7 +2130,7 @@ resourceRelationshipID Property Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/resourceRelationshipID DefinitionAn identifier for an instance of relationship between one resource (the subject) and another (relatedResource, the object). - Comments + CommentsFor discussion see http://terms.tdwg.org/wiki/dwc:resourceRelationshipID. @@ -2136,7 +2139,7 @@ resourceID Property Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/resourceID DefinitionAn identifier for the resource that is the subject of the relationship. - Comments + CommentsFor discussion see http://terms.tdwg.org/wiki/dwc:resourceID. @@ -2145,7 +2148,7 @@ relatedResourceID Property Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/relatedResourceID DefinitionAn identifier for a related resource (the object, rather than the subject of the relationship). - Comments + CommentsFor discussion see http://terms.tdwg.org/wiki/dwc:relatedResourceID. @@ -2153,8 +2156,8 @@ relationshipOfResource Property Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/relationshipOfResource - DefinitionThe relationship of the resource identified by relatedResourceID to the subject (optionally identified by the resourceID). Recommended best practice is to use a controlled vocabulary. - CommentsExamples: "duplicate of", "mother of", "endoparasite of", "host to", "sibling of", "valid synonym of", "located within" + DefinitionThe relationship of the resource identified by relatedResourceID to the subject (optionally identified by the resourceID). + CommentsRecommended best practice is to use a controlled vocabulary. Examples: "duplicate of", "mother of", "endoparasite of", "host to", "sibling of", "valid synonym of", "located within". For discussion see http://terms.tdwg.org/wiki/dwc:relationshipOfResource. @@ -2163,7 +2166,7 @@ relationshipAccordingTo Property Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/relationshipAccordingTo DefinitionThe source (person, organization, publication, reference) establishing the relationship between the two resources. - CommentsExample: "Julie Woodruff" + CommentsExample: "Julie Woodruff". For discussion see http://terms.tdwg.org/wiki/dwc:relationshipAccordingTo. @@ -2171,8 +2174,8 @@ relationshipEstablishedDate Property Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/relationshipEstablishedDate - DefinitionThe date-time on which the relationship between the two resources was established. Recommended best practice is to use an encoding scheme, such as ISO 8601:2004(E). - CommentsExamples: "1963-03-08T14:07-0600" is 8 Mar 1963 2:07pm in the time zone six hours earlier than UTC, "2009-02-20T08:40Z" is 20 Feb 2009 8:40am UTC, "1809-02-12" is 12 Feb 1809, "1906-06" is Jun 1906, "1971" is just that year, "2007-03-01T13:00:00Z/2008-05-11T15:30:00Z" is the interval between 1 Mar 2007 1pm UTC and 11 May 2008 3:30pm UTC, "2007-11-13/15" is the interval between 13 Nov 2007 and 15 Nov 2007. + DefinitionThe date-time on which the relationship between the two resources was established. + CommentsRecommended best practice is to use an encoding scheme, such as ISO 8601:2004(E). Examples: "1963-03-08T14:07-0600" is 8 Mar 1963 2:07pm in the time zone six hours earlier than UTC, "2009-02-20T08:40Z" is 20 Feb 2009 8:40am UTC, "1809-02-12" is 12 Feb 1809, "1906-06" is Jun 1906, "1971" is just that year, "2007-03-01T13:00:00Z/2008-05-11T15:30:00Z" is the interval between 1 Mar 2007 1pm UTC and 11 May 2008 3:30pm UTC, "2007-11-13/15" is the interval between 13 Nov 2007 and 15 Nov 2007. For discussion see http://terms.tdwg.org/wiki/dwc:relationshipEstablishedDate. @@ -2181,7 +2184,452 @@ relationshipRemarks Property Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/relationshipRemarks DefinitionComments or notes about the relationship between the two resources. - CommentsExamples: "mother and offspring collected from the same nest", "pollinator captured in the act" + CommentsExamples: "mother and offspring collected from the same nest", "pollinator captured in the act". For discussion see http://terms.tdwg.org/wiki/dwc:relationshipRemarks. + + + +
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    UseWithIri

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    + behavior + dataGeneralizations + disposition + earliestGeochronologicalEra + establishmentMeans + fieldNotes + fieldNumber + footprintSRS + footprintWKT + fromLithostratigraphicUnit + geodeticDatum + georeferencedBy + georeferenceProtocol + georeferenceSources + georeferenceVerificationStatus + habitat + identificationQualifier + identificationVerificationStatus + identifiedBy + inCollection + inDataset + inDescribedPlace + informationWithheld + latestGeochronologicalEra + lifeStage + locationAccordingTo + measurementDeterminedBy + measurementMethod + measurementType + measurementUnit + occurrenceStatus + organismQuantityType + preparations + recordedBy + recordNumber + reproductiveCondition + sampleSizeUnit + samplingProtocol + sex + toTaxon + typeStatus + verbatimCoordinateSystem + verbatimSRS +
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    UseWithIri Class
    Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/attributes/UseWithIri
    DefinitionThe category of terms that are recommended to have an IRI as a value.
    CommentsA utility class to organize the dwciri: terms.
    + + + + + + + + + +
    behavior Property
    Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/iri/behavior
    DefinitionA description of the behavior shown by the subject at the time the Occurrence was recorded.
    Comments
    + + + + + + + + +
    dataGeneralizations Property
    Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/iri/dataGeneralizations
    DefinitionActions taken to make the shared data less specific or complete than in its original form. Suggests that alternative data of higher quality may be available on request.
    Comments
    + + + + + + + + +
    disposition Property
    Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/iri/disposition
    DefinitionThe current state of a specimen with respect to the collection identified in collectionCode or collectionID.
    Comments
    + + + + + + + + +
    earliestGeochronologicalEra Property
    Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/iri/earliestGeochronologicalEra
    DefinitionUse to link a dwc:GeologicalContext instance to chronostratigraphic time periods at the lowest possible level in a standardized hierarchy. Use this property to point to the earliest possible geological time period from which the cataloged item was collected.
    CommentsRecommended best practice is to use an IRI from a controlled vocabulary. A "convenience property" that replaces Darwin Core literal-value terms related to geological context. See Section 2.7.6 of the Darwin Core RDF Guide for details.
    + + + + + + + + +
    establishmentMeans Property
    Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/iri/establishmentMeans
    DefinitionThe process by which the biological individual(s) represented in the Occurrence became established at the location.
    CommentsRecommended best practice is to use a controlled vocabulary.
    + + + + + + + + +
    fieldNotes Property
    Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/iri/fieldNotes
    DefinitionOne of a) an indicator of the existence of, b) a reference to (publication, URI), or c) the text of notes taken in the field about the Event.
    CommentsThe subject is a dwc:Event instance and the object is a (possibly IRI-identified) resource that is the field notes.
    + + + + + + + + +
    fieldNumber Property
    Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/iri/fieldNumber
    DefinitionAn identifier given to the event in the field. Often serves as a link between field notes and the Event.
    CommentsThe subject is a (possibly IRI-identified) resource that is the field notes and the object is a dwc:Event instance.
    + + + + + + + + +
    footprintSRS Property
    Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/iri/footprintSRS
    DefinitionA Well-Known Text (WKT) representation of the Spatial Reference System (SRS) for the footprintWKT of the Location. Do not use this term to describe the SRS of the decimalLatitude and decimalLongitude, even if it is the same as for the footprintWKT - use the geodeticDatum instead.
    Comments
    + + + + + + + + +
    footprintWKT Property
    Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/iri/footprintWKT
    DefinitionA Well-Known Text (WKT) representation of the shape (footprint, geometry) that defines the Location. A Location may have both a point-radius representation (see decimalLatitude) and a footprint representation, and they may differ from each other.
    Comments
    + + + + + + + + +
    fromLithostratigraphicUnit Property
    Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/iri/fromLithostratigraphicUnit
    DefinitionUse to link a dwc:GeologicalContext instance to an IRI-identified lithostratigraphic unit at the lowest possible level in a hierarchy.
    CommentsRecommended best practice is to use an IRI from a controlled vocabulary. A "convenience property" that replaces Darwin Core literal-value terms related to geological context. See Section 2.7.7 of the Darwin Core RDF Guide for details.
    + + + + + + + + +
    geodeticDatum Property
    Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/iri/geodeticDatum
    DefinitionThe ellipsoid, geodetic datum, or spatial reference system (SRS) upon which the geographic coordinates given in decimalLatitude and decimalLongitude as based.
    CommentsRecommended best practice is use the EPSG code as a controlled vocabulary to provide an SRS, if known. Otherwise use a controlled vocabulary for the name or code of the geodetic datum, if known. Otherwise use a controlled vocabulary for the name or code of the ellipsoid, if known. If none of these is known, use the value "unknown".
    + + + + + + + + +
    georeferencedBy Property
    Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/iri/georeferencedBy
    DefinitionA person, group, or organization who determined the georeference (spatial representation) for the Location.
    Comments
    + + + + + + + + +
    georeferenceProtocol Property
    Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/iri/georeferenceProtocol
    DefinitionA description or reference to the methods used to determine the spatial footprint, coordinates, and uncertainties.
    Comments
    + + + + + + + + +
    georeferenceSources Property
    Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/iri/georeferenceSources
    DefinitionA map, gazetteer, or other resource used to georeference the Location.
    Comments
    + + + + + + + + +
    georeferenceVerificationStatus Property
    Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/iri/georeferenceVerificationStatus
    DefinitionA categorical description of the extent to which the georeference has been verified to represent the best possible spatial description.
    CommentsRecommended best practice is to use a controlled vocabulary.
    + + + + + + + + +
    habitat Property
    Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/iri/habitat
    DefinitionA category or description of the habitat in which the Event occurred.
    Comments
    + + + + + + + + +
    identificationQualifier Property
    Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/iri/identificationQualifier
    DefinitionA controlled value to express the determiner's doubts about the Identification.
    Comments
    + + + + + + + + +
    identificationVerificationStatus Property
    Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/iri/identificationVerificationStatus
    DefinitionA categorical indicator of the extent to which the taxonomic identification has been verified to be correct.
    CommentsRecommended best practice is to use a controlled vocabulary such as that used in HISPID/ABCD.
    + + + + + + + + +
    identifiedBy Property
    Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/iri/identifiedBy
    DefinitionA person, group, or organization who assigned the Taxon to the subject.
    Comments
    + + + + + + + + +
    inCollection Property
    Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/iri/inCollection
    DefinitionUse to link any subject resource that is part of a collection to the collection containing the resource.
    CommentsRecommended best practice is to use an IRI from a controlled registry. A "convenience property" that replaces literal-value terms related to collections and institutions. See Section 2.7.3 of the Darwin Core RDF Guide for details.
    + + + + + + + + +
    inDataset Property
    Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/iri/inDataset
    DefinitionUse to link a subject dataset record to the dataset which contains it.
    CommentsA string literal name of the dataset can be provided using the term dwc:datasetName. See the Darwin Core RDF Guide for details.
    + + + + + + + + +
    inDescribedPlace Property
    Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/iri/inDescribedPlace
    DefinitionUse to link a dcterms:Location instance subject to the lowest level standardized hierarchically-described resource.
    CommentsRecommended best practice is to use an IRI from a controlled registry. A "convenience property" that replaces Darwin Core literal-value terms related to locations. See Section 2.7.5 of the Darwin Core RDF Guide for details.
    + + + + + + + + +
    informationWithheld Property
    Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/iri/informationWithheld
    DefinitionAdditional information that exists, but that has not been shared in the given record.
    Comments
    + + + + + + + + +
    latestGeochronologicalEra Property
    Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/iri/latestGeochronologicalEra
    DefinitionUse to link a dwc:GeologicalContext instance to chronostratigraphic time periods at the lowest possible level in a standardized hierarchy. Use this property to point to the latest possible geological time period from which the cataloged item was collected.
    CommentsRecommended best practice is to use an IRI from a controlled vocabulary. A "convenience property" that replaces Darwin Core literal-value terms related to geological context. See Section 2.7.6 of the Darwin Core RDF Guide for details.
    + + + + + + + + +
    lifeStage Property
    Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/iri/lifeStage
    DefinitionThe age class or life stage of the biological individual(s) at the time the Occurrence was recorded.
    CommentsRecommended best practice is to use a controlled vocabulary.
    + + + + + + + + +
    locationAccordingTo Property
    Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/iri/locationAccordingTo
    DefinitionInformation about the source of this Location information. Could be a publication (gazetteer), institution, or team of individuals.
    Comments
    + + + + + + + + +
    measurementDeterminedBy Property
    Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/iri/measurementDeterminedBy
    DefinitionA person, group, or organization who determined the value of the MeasurementOrFact.
    Comments
    + + + + + + + + +
    measurementMethod Property
    Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/iri/measurementMethod
    DefinitionThe method or protocol used to determine the measurement, fact, characteristic, or assertion.
    Comments
    + + + + + + + + +
    measurementType Property
    Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/iri/measurementType
    DefinitionThe nature of the measurement, fact, characteristic, or assertion.
    CommentsRecommended best practice is to use a controlled vocabulary.
    + + + + + + + + +
    measurementUnit Property
    Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/iri/measurementUnit
    DefinitionThe units associated with the measurementValue.
    CommentsRecommended best practice is to use the International System of Units (SI).
    + + + + + + + + +
    occurrenceStatus Property
    Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/iri/occurrenceStatus
    DefinitionA statement about the presence or absence of a Taxon at a Location.
    CommentsRecommended best practice is to use a controlled vocabulary.
    + + + + + + + + +
    organismQuantityType Property
    Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/iri/organismQuantityType
    DefinitionThe type of quantification system used for the quantity of organisms.
    CommentsAn organismQuantityType must have a corresponding organismQuantity.
    + + + + + + + + +
    preparations Property
    Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/iri/preparations
    DefinitionA preparation or preservation method for a specimen.
    Comments
    + + + + + + + + +
    recordedBy Property
    Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/iri/recordedBy
    DefinitionA person, group, or organization responsible for recording the original Occurrence.
    Comments
    + + + + + + + + +
    recordNumber Property
    Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/iri/recordNumber
    DefinitionAn identifier given to the Occurrence at the time it was recorded. Often serves as a link between field notes and an Occurrence record, such as a specimen collector's number.
    CommentsThe subject is an occurrence and and the object is a (possibly IRI-identified) resource that is the field notes.
    + + + + + + + + +
    reproductiveCondition Property
    Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/iri/reproductiveCondition
    DefinitionThe reproductive condition of the biological individual(s) represented in the Occurrence.
    CommentsRecommended best practice is to use a controlled vocabulary.
    + + + + + + + + +
    sampleSizeUnit Property
    Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/iri/sampleSizeUnit
    DefinitionThe unit of measurement of the size (time duration, length, area, or volume) of a sample in a sampling event.
    CommentsA sampleSizeUnit must have a corresponding sampleSizeValue. Recommended best practice is to use a controlled vocabulary such as the Ontology of Units of Measure http://www.wurvoc.org/vocabularies/om-1.8/ of SI units, derived units, or other non-SI units accepted for use within the SI (e.g., minute, hour, day, litre).
    + + + + + + + + +
    samplingProtocol Property
    Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/iri/samplingProtocol
    DefinitionThe method or protocol used during an Event.
    Comments
    + + + + + + + + +
    sex Property
    Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/iri/sex
    DefinitionThe sex of the biological individual(s) represented in the Occurrence.
    CommentsRecommended best practice is to use a controlled vocabulary.
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    toTaxon Property
    Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/iri/toTaxon
    DefinitionUse to link a dwc:Identification instance subject to a taxonomic entity such as a taxon, taxon concept, or taxon name use.
    CommentsA "convenience property" that replaces Darwin Core literal-value terms related to taxonomic entities. See Section 2.7.4 of the Darwin Core RDF Guide for details.
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    typeStatus Property
    Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/iri/typeStatus
    DefinitionA nomenclatural type (type status, typified scientific name, publication) applied to the subject.
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    verbatimCoordinateSystem Property
    Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/iri/verbatimCoordinateSystem
    DefinitionThe spatial coordinate system for the verbatimLatitude and verbatimLongitude or the verbatimCoordinates of the Location.
    CommentsRecommended best practice is to use a controlled vocabulary.
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    verbatimSRS Property
    Identifierhttp://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/iri/verbatimSRS
    DefinitionThe ellipsoid, geodetic datum, or spatial reference system (SRS) upon which coordinates given in verbatimLatitude and verbatimLongitude, or verbatimCoordinates are based.
    CommentsRecommended best practice is use the EPSG code as a controlled vocabulary to provide an SRS, if known. Otherwise use a controlled vocabulary for the name or code of the geodetic datum, if known. Otherwise use a controlled vocabulary for the name or code of the ellipsoid, if known. If none of these is known, use the value "unknown".