NomenclatureAndClassificationClass

Standard information for every known taxon.

##Atomized branch##

Taxon Record Name

Complete information about the name of the taxon.

Class: TaxonRecordNameClass

Synonyms

Different names for this taxon. This concept is a placeholder field.

Class: SynonymsClass

Common Names

A list of common names, in alphabetic order, optionally followed by language and region where it is used. For example, name1 (language, region), name2 (language, region). If language or region is omitted, it is assumed to be unknown.

Class: CommonNamesClass

Hierarchy

Hierarchical categories. Modified from Linnean Core. Option: fill all or principal ranks and optionally provide keys.

Class: HierarchyClass

Misc Details

Miscellaneus: notes attached to the taxon information. E.g. Pronunciation, etymology, ...

Class: MiscDetailsClass

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##Unstructured branch##

NomenclatureAndClassificationUnstructured

Nomenclature and Classification in block text format.

Class: NormalString

Ancillary Data

Ancillary information of the unstructured nomenclature and classification element.

Class: AncillaryDataClass

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