Document of bibliographic reference 883

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Bibliographic resource

Type of document

Journal article

BibLvlCode

AS

Title

Visual keys for sponge species identification: an evaluation of the current Linnaeus II software

Abstract

The application of "IdentifyIt" from Linnaeus II to create a visual sponge identification guide is explored. A model for a field key using morphological characters with its various states represented graphically is developed. Taxonomic characters that can be easily and accurately represented and interpreted by an inexperienced user are chosen. These characters include shape, surface, oscule morphology and arrangement with a range of 3-15 character states each. A graphic representation of the skeletal characteristics and/or whole animal pictures, stored in the "Species card" mode of Linnaeus II, will allow further corroboration of the identification produced by the search from the "IdentifyIt" key. The graphic capabilities and limitations of the current Linnaeus II software to create and use a visual identification system are discussed.

Bibliographic citation

Díaz, M.C. (1996). Visual keys for sponge species identification: an evaluation of the current Linnaeus II software. Bull. Kon. Belg. Inst. Natuurwet. Biologie 66(Suppl.): 73-80

Topic

Marine

Is peer reviewed

true