Parameter: PARASITE_LIFE_CYCLE

Dataset: 
Vent Parasite Dissection Data
Parameter: 
sample description
Master parameters information
Short Name:
 sample_descrip
Short Description:
 sample description
Official Name:
 sample_descrip
No Data Value:
 nd
Description:
 

text description of sample collected

Dataset-parameters information
Supplied Name: 
PARASITE_LIFE_CYCLE
Supplied Units: 
unitless
Datatype: 
String
Conversion Necessary: 
no
No Data Value: 
nd
Description: 

Whether the parasite uses one host (direct), or whether it must pass through two or more hosts (indirect) to complete its life cycle. Life cycle assignments were based on direct observations when possible. Otherwise, the life cycle assignment was based on the most closely-related species for which a life cycle description was available, especially when life cycle traits were known to be constrained at a high taxonomic level. For detailed rationale for life cycle assignments, see Dykman, L. (2022) Parasite taxonomic and life cycle information from literature. Biological and Chemical Oceanography Data Management Office (BCO-DMO). (Version 1) Version Date 2022-08-25 http://lod.bco-dmo.org/id/dataset/879253. Missing data identifier NA (not applicable).