Metadata Record -- Taxonomy Section
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Classification {type: array (obj: Classification)}
Usage: An array of taxonomic hierarchies that describe the levels (taxon rank), scientific names (latin name), and common names for species referenced in the metadata resource.Observers {type: array (obj: Responsible Party)}
Usage: Each Observer identifies a person or organization involved in making the determination of species.
See below for detailsGeneral Scope {type: string; max length: none; default: empty}
Usage: A description of the range of taxa addressed in dataset or collection. For example "All vascular plants were identifier to family or species."Modification Procedure {type: string; max length: none; default: empty}
Usage: Description of the methods used for taxonomic identification. Could include specimen processing, comparison with museum materials, keys, and key characters, chemical or genetic analyses, etc.Identification Completeness {type: string; max length: none; default: empty}
Usage: Information concerning the proportions and treatment of unidentified materials (i.e. materials sent to experts, and not yet determined); estimates of the importance, and identities of misidentifications, uncertain determinations, synonyms or other incorrect usages; taxa not well treated or requiring further work; and expertise of field workers.Voucher {type: array (obj: Voucher)}
Usage: An array of specimen vouchers identifying the specimens used in species determination and where they are being preserved.
Responsible Party Object (Observer)
Role {type: codelist (ISO CI_RoleCode, ADIwg codes); extensible: YES; multi-value: NO; default: empty}
Usage: Identifies the function or responsibility assigned to the person(s) or organization(s), etc.Contacts {type: codelist (contact records in browser cache); multi-value: YES; default: empty}
Usage: A list of contacts associated with this role.
