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A scalable exemplar-based method for aligning biological taxonomies.

Jonathan Rees¹, Nico M Franz², Beckett Sterner¹

¹Arizona State University, Tempe, United States of America Arizona State University Tempe United States of America https://ror.org/03efmqc40.

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Summary

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This study introduces an exemplar-based method for aligning species checklists, simplifying the reconciliation of taxonomic data. This approach is efficient and scalable for large datasets, reducing manual effort in taxonomic concept mapping.

Keywords:

Catalogue of Life ChecklistBank Mammal Diversity Database region connection calculus species checklist taxonomic concept taxonomy alignment

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Area of Science:

Biodiversity Informatics
Taxonomy
Computational Biology

Background:

Species checklists are crucial for organizing and communicating taxonomic information across various biological resources.
Aligning or mapping taxonomic concepts between different checklists is a common but challenging task in biological research.
Existing methods often require extensive manual effort, limiting their scalability.

Purpose of the Study:

To present an exemplar-based approach for automated species checklist alignment.
To develop a computationally efficient and scalable method for taxonomic concept mapping.
To provide an open-source implementation for practical use in biological research.

Main Methods:

An exemplar-based algorithm was developed to relate records between different species checklists.
The approach leverages taxonomic concept relationships to improve alignment accuracy.
The method was implemented and integrated into the List Tools software library.

Main Results:

The exemplar-based alignment approach is scalable, handling large checklists efficiently.
The method reduces the need for labor-intensive manual processing of checklists and alignments.
The implemented system demonstrates pragmatic and computational efficiency.

Conclusions:

The exemplar-based approach offers an effective and efficient solution for species checklist alignment.
This method facilitates the reconciliation of taxonomic data, supporting biodiversity informatics.
The availability of open-source code promotes wider adoption and application in biological research.