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A Hypercard program for the identification of biological specimens.

A Colosimo1, E Rota, P Omodeo

  • 1Department of Biochemical Sciences, University of Rome La Sapienza, Italy.

Computer Applications in the Biosciences : CABIOS
|January 1, 1991
PubMed
Summary

A new software tool aids biological specimen identification using a matching algorithm. Its adaptable design and earthworm identification application showcase its performance and customization capabilities.

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Area of Science:

  • Biological Sciences
  • Computer Science
  • Bioinformatics

Background:

  • Accurate identification of biological specimens is crucial for ecological and taxonomic studies.
  • Existing identification methods can be time-consuming and require specialized expertise.
  • Development of user-friendly, accessible identification tools is needed.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a novel Hypercard-based software tool for biological specimen identification.
  • To demonstrate the tool's matching algorithm and its performance.
  • To highlight the software's adaptability and customization for specific identification challenges.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a Hypercard-based software package.
  • Implementation of an alphanumeric string matching algorithm.

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  • Testing and demonstration using an earthworm identification application.

    • Main Results:

    • The software tool effectively aids in the identification of biological specimens.
    • The matching algorithm performs well in comparing alphanumeric data.
    • The program's simple architecture allows for easy transfer to different computing environments.

    Conclusions:

    • The presented software offers a valuable resource for biological identification.
    • The tool's performance and customization make it suitable for various applications.
    • This approach can be extended to other fields requiring specimen identification.