Journal
ZOOKEYS
Volume -, Issue 861, Pages 145-156Publisher
PENSOFT PUBLISHERS
DOI: 10.3897/zookeys.861.32347
Keywords
curation; entomology; insect; museum
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- Clemson University Experiment Station [1700527]
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The current natural history specimen databasing paradigm focuses on standardizing occurrence data: where and when a specimen was collected. In order to gather more information about a particular species, researchers also must know how to encounter, and possibly collect, the species. For entomological specimens, collection method terminology written on labels has not been standardized, and perhaps should not be; however, use of a broad-scale collection method framework may aid in communication among researchers especially within the context of public databases. Three main categories of collection methods are proposed: active human collecting; active specimen orientation; and passive specimen collection and/or concentration. General categories contain more specific sub-categories and so on. A bibliography of useful works describing entomological collection and curation methods (e.g., How to make an insect collection) is provided.
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