Specimen taxon identification

Modelling the relationships between specimens (material samples) to their identification to a taxon can be modelled in the following ways:

• Reuse established classes in Darwin Core Terms and create relationships to connect them

  • More specific

  • Easier to query

  • Easier for adoption

  • No cookbook required - self explanatory

  • Darwin Core terms are already well established

• An observation on the the material sample with a result as the taxon

  • Reuses the generic patterns already established within O&M

  • More abstract

  • Less obvious to users who are not familiar with O&M

  • Cookbook of common patterns required (probably)

Reusing Darwin Core Terms

Open

Sticking with O&M