What - identification of the observed entity / taxon identification attributes

• Scientific Name for the taxon or community (NOTE: use the Taxon Concept Transfer Schema endorsed by TDWG in fall 2005)
• Author of the scientific name (species only); concept reference
• Name Type – species or ecological community
• Name Confidence – is the taxon or community correctly identified
• Presence / Absence Indicator - 'No' indicates explicit negative observation data

-- LynnKutner - 13 Jul 2006