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Glossary
Core terms used across taxonomy, biodiversity informatics, and plant occurrence analysis.
Taxon
Any named unit in biological classification, such as family, genus, or species.
Binomial Nomenclature
The two-part scientific naming system for species: Genus + species epithet.
Occurrence Record
A documented observation or specimen of an organism at a specific place and time.
Endemic Species
A species that is native to and restricted to a specific geographic area.
Sampling Bias
A distortion in data caused by uneven collection effort across locations, seasons, or taxa.
Georeferencing
The process of assigning geographic coordinates to biological observations or specimen records.