Biologer
Biologer aggregates species observations and digitized literature records to compile verified biodiversity occurrence data for monitoring species distribution and abundance.
Key Features:
- Darwin Core compliance: Supports Darwin Core standards for structured biodiversity data exchange.
- Species observation aggregation: Collects and stores species observation records from field observations and literature sources.
- Literature digitization: Converts literature records into structured occurrence data for integration with observational data.
- Community-based verification: Local Biologer communities perform data collection and verification to ensure record accuracy.
Scientific Applications:
- Biodiversity monitoring: Provides occurrence records to support analyses of species distribution and abundance.
- Historical data integration: Enables incorporation of digitized literature records into contemporary biodiversity research.
Methodology:
Species observations are recorded from fieldwork and digitized literature records and are verified by local Biologer communities.
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Details
- Tool Type:
- web application
- Added:
- 1/18/2021
- Last Updated:
- 2/4/2021
Operations
Publications
Popović M, Vasić N, Koren T, Burić I, Živanović N, Kulijer D, Golubović A. Biologer: an open platform for collecting biodiversity data. Biodiversity Data Journal. 2020;8. doi:10.3897/bdj.8.e53014. PMID:32581636. PMCID:PMC7303222.