Taxonomy 2.0: computer-aided identification tools to assist Antarctic biologists in the field and in the laboratory
Abstract Species inventories are essential to the implementation of conservation policies to mitigate biodiversity loss and maintain ecosystem services and their value to the society. This is particularly topical with respect to climate change and direct anthropogenic effects on Antarctic biodiversi...
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crcambridgeupr:10.1017/s0954102020000462 2024-03-03T08:38:21+00:00 Taxonomy 2.0: computer-aided identification tools to assist Antarctic biologists in the field and in the laboratory Saucède, Thomas Eléaume, Marc Jossart, Quentin Moreau, Camille Downey, Rachel Bax, Narissa Sands, Chester Mercado, Borja Gallut, Cyril Vignes-Lebbe, Régine 2020 http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0954102020000462 https://www.cambridge.org/core/services/aop-cambridge-core/content/view/S0954102020000462 en eng Cambridge University Press (CUP) https://www.cambridge.org/core/terms Antarctic Science volume 33, issue 1, page 39-51 ISSN 0954-1020 1365-2079 Geology Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics Oceanography journal-article 2020 crcambridgeupr https://doi.org/10.1017/s0954102020000462 2024-02-08T08:40:59Z Abstract Species inventories are essential to the implementation of conservation policies to mitigate biodiversity loss and maintain ecosystem services and their value to the society. This is particularly topical with respect to climate change and direct anthropogenic effects on Antarctic biodiversity, with the identification of the most at-risk taxa and geographical areas becoming a priority. Identification tools are often neglected and considered helpful only for taxonomists. However, the development of new online information technologies and computer-aided identification tools provides an opportunity to promote them to a wider audience, especially considering the emerging generation of scientists who apply an integrative approach to taxonomy. This paper aims to clarify essential concepts and provide convenient and accessible tools, tips and suggested systems to use and develop knowledge bases (KBs). The software Xper3 was selected as an example of a user-friendly KB management system to give a general overview of existing tools and functionalities through two applications: the ‘Antarctic Echinoids’ and ‘Odontasteridae Southern Ocean (Asteroids)’ KBs. We highlight the advantages provided by KBs over more classical tools, and future potential uses are highlighted, including the production of field guides to aid in the compilation of species inventories for biodiversity conservation purposes. Article in Journal/Newspaper Antarc* Antarctic Antarctic Science Southern Ocean Cambridge University Press Antarctic Southern Ocean The Antarctic Antarctic Science 33 1 39 51 |
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Abstract Species inventories are essential to the implementation of conservation policies to mitigate biodiversity loss and maintain ecosystem services and their value to the society. This is particularly topical with respect to climate change and direct anthropogenic effects on Antarctic biodiversity, with the identification of the most at-risk taxa and geographical areas becoming a priority. Identification tools are often neglected and considered helpful only for taxonomists. However, the development of new online information technologies and computer-aided identification tools provides an opportunity to promote them to a wider audience, especially considering the emerging generation of scientists who apply an integrative approach to taxonomy. This paper aims to clarify essential concepts and provide convenient and accessible tools, tips and suggested systems to use and develop knowledge bases (KBs). The software Xper3 was selected as an example of a user-friendly KB management system to give a general overview of existing tools and functionalities through two applications: the ‘Antarctic Echinoids’ and ‘Odontasteridae Southern Ocean (Asteroids)’ KBs. We highlight the advantages provided by KBs over more classical tools, and future potential uses are highlighted, including the production of field guides to aid in the compilation of species inventories for biodiversity conservation purposes. |
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Taxonomy 2.0: computer-aided identification tools to assist Antarctic biologists in the field and in the laboratory |
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Taxonomy 2.0: computer-aided identification tools to assist Antarctic biologists in the field and in the laboratory |
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Taxonomy 2.0: computer-aided identification tools to assist Antarctic biologists in the field and in the laboratory |
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Taxonomy 2.0: computer-aided identification tools to assist Antarctic biologists in the field and in the laboratory |
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Taxonomy 2.0: computer-aided identification tools to assist Antarctic biologists in the field and in the laboratory |
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taxonomy 2.0: computer-aided identification tools to assist antarctic biologists in the field and in the laboratory |
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