FSC tomorrow's Biodiversity the Shifting Paradigm of Biological Identification. Report for the FSC Tomorrow's Biodiversity project.
Abstract
This report briefly reviews the impact of the computer revolution on taxonomy and systematics in general and, in particular, on biological recording in the UK - looking in greatest detail at the development of new tools and resources for biological identification and considers whether taking full advantage of the opportunities presented by emerging information technology platforms, standards and paradigms.