Parameter: species

Dataset: 
Fauna on restored oyster reefs
Parameter: 
species
Master parameters information
Short Name:
 species
Short Description:
 species
Official Name:
 species
No Data Value:
 nd
Description:
 

a taxonomic binomial that consists of a genus name followed by the species name of an organism

Dataset-parameters information
Supplied Name: 
species
Supplied Units: 
unitless
Datatype: 
String
Conversion Necessary: 
no
Conversion Utility: 
No Data Value: 
nd
Description: 
scientific name including genus and species where known otherwise the lowest taxonomic group is listed with spp. 1 indicating individuals of the same group. A taxon followed by biomass (e.g. "taxon - biomass") indicates the specimen could not be identified to species since it was too damaged but the specimen was added to the biomass for its taxon. Where common name replaces a scientific name (e.g. "Ribbon worm") this individual was not identified to species