Computable species descriptions and nanopublications: applying ontology-based technologies to dung beetles (Coleoptera, Scarabaeinae)
Biodiversity Data Journal,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12
Published: June 13, 2024
Taxonomy
has
long
struggled
with
analysing
vast
amounts
of
phenotypic
data
due
to
computational
and
accessibility
challenges.
Ontology-based
technologies
provide
a
framework
for
modelling
semantic
phenotypes
that
are
understandable
by
computers
compliant
FAIR
principles.
In
this
paper,
we
explore
the
use
Phenoscript,
an
emerging
language
designed
creating
phenotypes,
produce
computable
species
descriptions.
Our
case
study
centers
on
application
approach
dung
beetles
(Coleoptera,
Scarabaeinae).
We
illustrate
effectiveness
Phenoscript
phenotypes.
also
demonstrate
ability
Phenospy
python
package
automatically
translate
descriptions
into
natural
(NL),
which
eliminates
need
writing
traditional
NL
introduce
pipeline
streamlines
generation
their
conversion
NL.
To
power
approach,
apply
simple
queries
generated
This
paper
addresses
current
challenges
in
crafting
outlines
path
towards
future
improvements.
Furthermore,
discuss
promising
integration
nanopublications,
as
methods
sharing
scientific
information.
Overall,
our
highlights
pivotal
role
ontology-based
modernising
taxonomy
aligning
it
evolving
landscape
big
analysis
Language: Английский
Beyond natural language: an ontology-based description of a new Scarabaeus dung beetle from Madagascar (Coleoptera, Scarabaeinae)
Biodiversity Data Journal,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12
Published: Oct. 21, 2024
The
dung
beetle
genus
Scarabaeus
(Coleoptera,
Scarabaeinae,
Scarabaeini),
predominantly
found
in
the
arid
regions
of
Old
World,
includes
three
endemic
species
inhabiting
dry
ecosystems
western
and
southern
Madagascar.
These
are
presumed
to
form
a
monophyletic
clade
nested
within
African
.
Semantic
modelling
phenotypes
using
ontologies
represents
transformative
approach
description
biology,
making
phenotypic
data
FAIR
computable.
recently
developed
Phenoscript
language
enables
creation
semantic,
computable
descriptions
syntax
akin
human
natural
(NL).
However,
has
not
yet
been
tested
as
tool
for
describing
new
taxa.
In
this
study,
we
test
utility
by
species,
(sensu
lato)
sakalava
sp.
nov.
from
initial
is
composed
directly
Phenoscript,
replacing
traditional
format.
This
then
translated
into
human-readable
Phenospy
publication
purposes.
Additionally,
converted
an
RDF
graph,
it
understandable
computers
semantic
technologies.
central
Madagascar
closely
related
S.
viettei
(Paulian,
1953)
north-western
We
provide
updated
identification
key
distribution
map
all
Malagasy
discuss
their
systematic
placement.
Language: Английский
New or poorly known species of Sinodrepanus Simonis, 1985 (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae: Oniticellini), with the first identification key for the genus
Zootaxa,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
5537(4), P. 577 - 595
Published: Nov. 12, 2024
The
taxonomy
and
distribution
of
seven
species
Sinodrepanus
Simonis,
1985
(Coleoptera:
Scarabaeidae:
Oniticellini)
is
studied.
schoenfeldi
Montanaro,
new
from
India
Laos
described
illustrated.
morphologically
similar
poorly
known
exsul
(Sharp,
1875)
redescribed
illustrated,
including
the
previously
unknown
female.
synonymy
S.
arrowi
(Balthasar,
1932)
with
rex
(Boucomont,
1912)
confirmed
a
lectotype
designated.
New
distributional
data
on
all
three
species,
falsus
1875),
thailandicus
Ochi,
Kon
&
Masumoto,
2004
(new
for
Myanmar)
uenoi
Laos)
are
reported.
Comments
distinction
between
besucheti
tsaii
Yang
made.
Lastly,
first
identification
key
to
provided.
Language: Английский