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