[EXPERIENCE IN THE APPLICATION OF DATABASES ON BLOODSUCKING INSECTS IN ZOOLOGICAL STUDIES].

Area of Science:

• Zoology
• Information Science
• Biodiversity Informatics

Background:

• Faunistic data accumulation traditionally relied on separate databases (DB) and information analytical systems (IAS).
• The need for modern, multi-user systems to manage and represent complex faunistic information has become apparent.
• Previous research focused on developing specialized IAS for specific insect groups, such as fleas, lice, and blackflies.

Purpose of the Study:

• To summarize long-term experience in accumulating and summarizing faunistic information using DB and IAS.
• To explore the prospects of representing faunistic data through modern multi-user information systems.
• To analyze the practical application of the PARHOST1 IAS for studying global flea fauna and related insect databases.

Main Methods:

• Analysis of long-term experience with separate databases (DB) and information analytical systems (IAS).
• Evaluation of the PARHOST1 IAS for studying world flea fauna and personal databases of bloodsucking insects.
• Integration of research collection material on Russian flea type series into a multi-user information retrieval system.

Main Results:

• Successful integration of 57 species and subspecies of Russian fleas into a web-based multi-user information system.
• Demonstration of the system's capability for authentic data deposition and gradual transformation (unification and structuring).
• Implementation of a feature allowing operators of varying competence levels to contribute to database continuity.

Conclusions:

• Modern multi-user information systems offer significant prospects for managing and disseminating faunistic data.
• The developed system facilitates the authentic deposition and structured transformation of biodiversity information.
• The system supports continuous database updates by accommodating users with different skill levels, ensuring data integrity and accessibility.