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Standard data model representation for taxonomic information.

J Kennedy1, R Hyam, R Kukla

  • 1School of Computing, Napier University, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom. J.Kennedy@napier.ac.uk

Omics : a Journal of Integrative Biology
|August 12, 2006
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Area of Science:

  • Taxonomy and Biodiversity Informatics

Background:

  • Ambiguity in biological nomenclature hinders data integration from diverse sources.
  • Current taxonomic names (Taxon Names) often refer to specimen groups rather than unique Taxon Concepts.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To address the imprecision of biological names.
  • To propose a standard data model for improved taxonomic information exchange.

Main Methods:

  • Description of a standard data model for taxonomic information exchange.
  • Representation of the data model using an XML Schema.
  • Discussion of Globally Unique Identifiers (GUIDs).

Main Results:

  • The proposed data model facilitates explicit communication of Taxon Concepts and their associated names.

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  • An XML Schema representation of the data model is provided.
  • The implications of using GUIDs for unique identification are explored.

    • Conclusions:

    • A standardized data model can enhance clarity and precision in biological nomenclature.
    • Improved data exchange is crucial for integrating information from multiple online sources.
    • Globally Unique Identifiers offer a path towards unambiguous identification of taxonomic entities.