gatoRs

gatoRs streamlines downloading and cleaning biodiversity data from GBIF and iDigBio through an R-based workflow.

Key Features:

• Data Download: Provides functions for downloading specimen records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) and Integrated Digitized Biocollections (iDigBio).
• Data Cleaning: Includes functions to clean downloaded specimen records and identify problematic records for removal.
• Cross-Database Compatibility: Accounts for differences in download structure between GBIF and iDigBio.
• Interactive Cleaning: Allows for user control via interactive cleaning steps.

Scientific Applications:

• Biodiversity Data Processing: Enables efficient processing of digitized biodiversity data for scientific analysis.
• Herbarium Specimen Analysis: Facilitates the use of herbarium specimens in biodiversity-related research and education.

Methodology:

The workflow includes functions for downloading records from GBIF and iDigBio, cleaning downloaded specimen records, and interactive cleaning steps for user control.