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Simple Identification Tools in FishBase
Bailly, Nicolas
Reyes Jr., Rodolfo
Atanacio, Rachel
Froese, Rainer
2010
Abstract
Simple identification tools for fish species were included in the
FishBase information system from its inception. Early tools made use of
the relational model and characters like fin ray meristics. Soon pictures and
drawings were added as a further help, similar to a field guide. Later came
the computerization of existing dichotomous keys, again in combination with
pictures and other information, and the ability to restrict possible species
by country, area, or taxonomic group. Today, www.FishBase.org offers four
different ways to identify species. This paper describes these tools with their
advantages and disadvantages, and suggests various options for further
development. It explores the possibility of a holistic and integrated computeraided
strategy.
Publisher
EUT Edizioni Università di Trieste
Source
Nicolas Bailly [et al.], Simple Identification Tools in FishBase, in Pier Luigi Nimis and Régine Vignes Lebbe (eds.): “Tools for Identifying Biodiversity: Progress and Problems. Proceedings of the International Congress, Paris, September 20-22, 2010”, Trieste, EUT Edizioni Università di Trieste, 2010, pp. 31-36
Languages
en
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