Class: RDF::Vocab::DWC

Inherits:
RDF::Vocabulary show all
Defined in:
lib/rdf/vocab/dwc.rb

Overview

Vocabulary for <rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/>

Darwin Core Recommended Terms

This document contains a list of Darwin Core terms that have the dwcattributes:status equal to “recommended”. For the full normative RDF document of all Darwin Core terms, see dwctermshistory.rdf. To comment on this schema, please create a new issue in github.com/tdwg/dwc/issues

Instance Attribute Summary collapse

Method Summary

Methods inherited from RDF::Vocabulary

_orig_each, _orig_from_sym, each, from_sym, limit_vocabs, to_html, to_jsonld, to_ttl, value_to_html, vocab_map

Instance Attribute Details

#acceptedNameUsage ⇒ RDF::Vocabulary::Term (readonly)

The full name, with authorship and date information if known, of the currently valid (zoological) or accepted (botanical) taxon.

Returns:

  • (RDF::Vocabulary::Term) 


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# File 'lib/rdf/vocab/dwc.rb', line 65

def acceptedNameUsage
  @acceptedNameUsage
end

#acceptedNameUsageID ⇒ RDF::Vocabulary::Term (readonly)

An identifier for the name usage (documented meaning of the name according to a source) of the currently valid (zoological) or accepted (botanical) taxon.

Returns:

  • (RDF::Vocabulary::Term) 


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# File 'lib/rdf/vocab/dwc.rb', line 69

def acceptedNameUsageID
  @acceptedNameUsageID
end

#accordingTo ⇒ RDF::Vocabulary::Term (readonly)

Abstract term to attribute information to a source.

Returns:

  • (RDF::Vocabulary::Term) 


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# File 'lib/rdf/vocab/dwc.rb', line 73

def accordingTo
  @accordingTo
end

#associatedMedia ⇒ RDF::Vocabulary::Term (readonly)

A list (concatenated and separated) of identifiers (publication, global unique identifier, URI) of media associated with the Occurrence.

Returns:

  • (RDF::Vocabulary::Term) 


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# File 'lib/rdf/vocab/dwc.rb', line 77

def associatedMedia
  @associatedMedia
end

#associatedOccurrences ⇒ RDF::Vocabulary::Term (readonly)

A list (concatenated and separated) of identifiers of other Occurrence records and their associations to this Occurrence.

Returns:

  • (RDF::Vocabulary::Term) 


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# File 'lib/rdf/vocab/dwc.rb', line 81

def associatedOccurrences
  @associatedOccurrences
end

#associatedOrganisms ⇒ RDF::Vocabulary::Term (readonly)

A list (concatenated and separated) of identifiers of other Organisms and their associations to this Organism.

Returns:

  • (RDF::Vocabulary::Term) 


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# File 'lib/rdf/vocab/dwc.rb', line 85

def associatedOrganisms
  @associatedOrganisms
end

#associatedReferences ⇒ RDF::Vocabulary::Term (readonly)

A list (concatenated and separated) of identifiers (publication, bibliographic reference, global unique identifier, URI) of literature associated with the Occurrence.

Returns:

  • (RDF::Vocabulary::Term) 


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# File 'lib/rdf/vocab/dwc.rb', line 89

def associatedReferences
  @associatedReferences
end

#associatedSequences ⇒ RDF::Vocabulary::Term (readonly)

A list (concatenated and separated) of identifiers (publication, global unique identifier, URI) of genetic sequence information associated with the Occurrence.

Returns:

  • (RDF::Vocabulary::Term) 


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# File 'lib/rdf/vocab/dwc.rb', line 93

def associatedSequences
  @associatedSequences
end

#associatedTaxa ⇒ RDF::Vocabulary::Term (readonly)

A list (concatenated and separated) of identifiers or names of taxa and their associations with the Occurrence.

Returns:

  • (RDF::Vocabulary::Term) 


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# File 'lib/rdf/vocab/dwc.rb', line 97

def associatedTaxa
  @associatedTaxa
end

#basisOfRecord ⇒ RDF::Vocabulary::Term (readonly)

The specific nature of the data record.

Returns:

  • (RDF::Vocabulary::Term) 


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# File 'lib/rdf/vocab/dwc.rb', line 101

def basisOfRecord
  @basisOfRecord
end

#bed ⇒ RDF::Vocabulary::Term (readonly)

The full name of the lithostratigraphic bed from which the cataloged item was collected.

Returns:

  • (RDF::Vocabulary::Term) 


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# File 'lib/rdf/vocab/dwc.rb', line 105

def bed
  @bed
end

#behavior ⇒ RDF::Vocabulary::Term (readonly)

A description of the behavior shown by the subject at the time the Occurrence was recorded. Recommended best practice is to use a controlled vocabulary.

Returns:

  • (RDF::Vocabulary::Term) 


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# File 'lib/rdf/vocab/dwc.rb', line 109

def behavior
  @behavior
end

#catalogNumber ⇒ RDF::Vocabulary::Term (readonly)

An identifier (preferably unique) for the record within the data set or collection.

Returns:

  • (RDF::Vocabulary::Term) 


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# File 'lib/rdf/vocab/dwc.rb', line 113

def catalogNumber
  @catalogNumber
end

#class ⇒ RDF::Vocabulary::Term (readonly)

The full scientific name of the class in which the taxon is classified.

Returns:

  • (RDF::Vocabulary::Term) 


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# File 'lib/rdf/vocab/dwc.rb', line 117

def class
  @class
end

#collectionCode ⇒ RDF::Vocabulary::Term (readonly)

The name, acronym, coden, or initialism identifying the collection or data set from which the record was derived.

Returns:

  • (RDF::Vocabulary::Term) 


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# File 'lib/rdf/vocab/dwc.rb', line 121

def collectionCode
  @collectionCode
end

#collectionID ⇒ RDF::Vocabulary::Term (readonly)

An identifier for the collection or dataset from which the record was derived.

Returns:

  • (RDF::Vocabulary::Term) 


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# File 'lib/rdf/vocab/dwc.rb', line 125

def collectionID
  @collectionID
end

#continent ⇒ RDF::Vocabulary::Term (readonly)

The name of the continent in which the Location occurs. Recommended best practice is to use a controlled vocabulary such as the Getty Thesaurus of Geographic Names.

Returns:

  • (RDF::Vocabulary::Term) 


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# File 'lib/rdf/vocab/dwc.rb', line 129

def continent
  @continent
end

#coordinatePrecision ⇒ RDF::Vocabulary::Term (readonly)

A decimal representation of the precision of the coordinates given in the decimalLatitude and decimalLongitude.

Returns:

  • (RDF::Vocabulary::Term) 


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# File 'lib/rdf/vocab/dwc.rb', line 133

def coordinatePrecision
  @coordinatePrecision
end

#coordinateUncertaintyInMeters ⇒ RDF::Vocabulary::Term (readonly)

The horizontal distance (in meters) from the given decimalLatitude and decimalLongitude describing the smallest circle containing the whole of the Location. Leave the value empty if the uncertainty is unknown, cannot be estimated, or is not applicable (because there are no coordinates). Zero is not a valid value for this term.

Returns:

  • (RDF::Vocabulary::Term) 


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# File 'lib/rdf/vocab/dwc.rb', line 137

def coordinateUncertaintyInMeters
  @coordinateUncertaintyInMeters
end

#country ⇒ RDF::Vocabulary::Term (readonly)

The name of the country or major administrative unit in which the Location occurs. Recommended best practice is to use a controlled vocabulary such as the Getty Thesaurus of Geographic Names.

Returns:

  • (RDF::Vocabulary::Term) 


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# File 'lib/rdf/vocab/dwc.rb', line 141

def country
  @country
end

#countryCode ⇒ RDF::Vocabulary::Term (readonly)

The standard code for the country in which the Location occurs. Recommended best practice is to use ISO 3166-1-alpha-2 country codes.

Returns:

  • (RDF::Vocabulary::Term) 


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# File 'lib/rdf/vocab/dwc.rb', line 145

def countryCode
  @countryCode
end

#county ⇒ RDF::Vocabulary::Term (readonly)

The full, unabbreviated name of the next smaller administrative region than stateProvince (county, shire, department, etc.) in which the Location occurs.

Returns:

  • (RDF::Vocabulary::Term) 


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# File 'lib/rdf/vocab/dwc.rb', line 149

def county
  @county
end

#dataGeneralizations ⇒ RDF::Vocabulary::Term (readonly)

Actions taken to make the shared data less specific or complete than in its original form. Suggests that alternative data of higher quality may be available on request.

Returns:

  • (RDF::Vocabulary::Term) 


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# File 'lib/rdf/vocab/dwc.rb', line 153

def dataGeneralizations
  @dataGeneralizations
end

#datasetID ⇒ RDF::Vocabulary::Term (readonly)

An identifier for the set of data. May be a global unique identifier or an identifier specific to a collection or institution.

Returns:

  • (RDF::Vocabulary::Term) 


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# File 'lib/rdf/vocab/dwc.rb', line 157

def datasetID
  @datasetID
end

#datasetName ⇒ RDF::Vocabulary::Term (readonly)

The name identifying the data set from which the record was derived.

Returns:

  • (RDF::Vocabulary::Term) 


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# File 'lib/rdf/vocab/dwc.rb', line 161

def datasetName
  @datasetName
end

#dateIdentified ⇒ RDF::Vocabulary::Term (readonly)

The date on which the subject was identified as representing the Taxon. Recommended best practice is to use an encoding scheme, such as ISO 8601:2004(E).

Returns:

  • (RDF::Vocabulary::Term) 


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# File 'lib/rdf/vocab/dwc.rb', line 165

def dateIdentified
  @dateIdentified
end

#day ⇒ RDF::Vocabulary::Term (readonly)

The integer day of the month on which the Event occurred.

Returns:

  • (RDF::Vocabulary::Term) 


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# File 'lib/rdf/vocab/dwc.rb', line 169

def day
  @day
end

#decimalLatitude ⇒ RDF::Vocabulary::Term (readonly)

The geographic latitude (in decimal degrees, using the spatial reference system given in geodeticDatum) of the geographic center of a Location. Positive values are north of the Equator, negative values are south of it. Legal values lie between -90 and 90, inclusive.

Returns:

  • (RDF::Vocabulary::Term) 


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# File 'lib/rdf/vocab/dwc.rb', line 173

def decimalLatitude
  @decimalLatitude
end

#decimalLongitude ⇒ RDF::Vocabulary::Term (readonly)

The geographic longitude (in decimal degrees, using the spatial reference system given in geodeticDatum) of the geographic center of a Location. Positive values are east of the Greenwich Meridian, negative values are west of it. Legal values lie between -180 and 180, inclusive.

Returns:

  • (RDF::Vocabulary::Term) 


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# File 'lib/rdf/vocab/dwc.rb', line 177

def decimalLongitude
  @decimalLongitude
end

#disposition ⇒ RDF::Vocabulary::Term (readonly)

The current state of a specimen with respect to the collection identified in collectionCode or collectionID. Recommended best practice is to use a controlled vocabulary.

Returns:

  • (RDF::Vocabulary::Term) 


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# File 'lib/rdf/vocab/dwc.rb', line 181

def disposition
  @disposition
end

#dynamicProperties ⇒ RDF::Vocabulary::Term (readonly)

A list of additional measurements, facts, characteristics, or assertions about the record. Meant to provide a mechanism for structured content.

Returns:

  • (RDF::Vocabulary::Term) 


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# File 'lib/rdf/vocab/dwc.rb', line 185

def dynamicProperties
  @dynamicProperties
end

#earliestAgeOrLowestStage ⇒ RDF::Vocabulary::Term (readonly)

The full name of the earliest possible geochronologic age or lowest chronostratigraphic stage attributable to the stratigraphic horizon from which the cataloged item was collected.

Returns:

  • (RDF::Vocabulary::Term) 


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# File 'lib/rdf/vocab/dwc.rb', line 189

def earliestAgeOrLowestStage
  @earliestAgeOrLowestStage
end

#earliestEonOrLowestEonothem ⇒ RDF::Vocabulary::Term (readonly)

The full name of the earliest possible geochronologic eon or lowest chrono-stratigraphic eonothem or the informal name (“Precambrian”) attributable to the stratigraphic horizon from which the cataloged item was collected.

Returns:

  • (RDF::Vocabulary::Term) 


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# File 'lib/rdf/vocab/dwc.rb', line 193

def earliestEonOrLowestEonothem
  @earliestEonOrLowestEonothem
end

#earliestEpochOrLowestSeries ⇒ RDF::Vocabulary::Term (readonly)

The full name of the earliest possible geochronologic epoch or lowest chronostratigraphic series attributable to the stratigraphic horizon from which the cataloged item was collected.

Returns:

  • (RDF::Vocabulary::Term) 


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# File 'lib/rdf/vocab/dwc.rb', line 197

def earliestEpochOrLowestSeries
  @earliestEpochOrLowestSeries
end

#earliestEraOrLowestErathem ⇒ RDF::Vocabulary::Term (readonly)

The full name of the earliest possible geochronologic era or lowest chronostratigraphic erathem attributable to the stratigraphic horizon from which the cataloged item was collected.

Returns:

  • (RDF::Vocabulary::Term) 


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# File 'lib/rdf/vocab/dwc.rb', line 201

def earliestEraOrLowestErathem
  @earliestEraOrLowestErathem
end

#earliestPeriodOrLowestSystem ⇒ RDF::Vocabulary::Term (readonly)

The full name of the earliest possible geochronologic period or lowest chronostratigraphic system attributable to the stratigraphic horizon from which the cataloged item was collected.

Returns:

  • (RDF::Vocabulary::Term) 


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# File 'lib/rdf/vocab/dwc.rb', line 205

def earliestPeriodOrLowestSystem
  @earliestPeriodOrLowestSystem
end

#endDayOfYear ⇒ RDF::Vocabulary::Term (readonly)

The latest ordinal day of the year on which the Event occurred (1 for January 1, 365 for December 31, except in a leap year, in which case it is 366).

Returns:

  • (RDF::Vocabulary::Term) 


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# File 'lib/rdf/vocab/dwc.rb', line 209

def endDayOfYear
  @endDayOfYear
end

#establishmentMeans ⇒ RDF::Vocabulary::Term (readonly)

The process by which the biological individual(s) represented in the Occurrence became established at the location. Recommended best practice is to use a controlled vocabulary.

Returns:

  • (RDF::Vocabulary::Term) 


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# File 'lib/rdf/vocab/dwc.rb', line 213

def establishmentMeans
  @establishmentMeans
end

#Event ⇒ RDF::Vocabulary::Term (readonly)

An action that occurs at some location during some time.

Returns:

  • (RDF::Vocabulary::Term) 


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# File 'lib/rdf/vocab/dwc.rb', line 9

def Event
  @Event
end

#eventDate ⇒ RDF::Vocabulary::Term (readonly)

The date-time or interval during which an Event occurred. For occurrences, this is the date-time when the event was recorded. Not suitable for a time in a geological context. Recommended best practice is to use an encoding scheme, such as ISO 8601:2004(E).

Returns:

  • (RDF::Vocabulary::Term) 


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# File 'lib/rdf/vocab/dwc.rb', line 217

def eventDate
  @eventDate
end

#eventID ⇒ RDF::Vocabulary::Term (readonly)

An identifier for the set of information associated with an Event (something that occurs at a place and time). May be a global unique identifier or an identifier specific to the data set.

Returns:

  • (RDF::Vocabulary::Term) 


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# File 'lib/rdf/vocab/dwc.rb', line 221

def eventID
  @eventID
end

#eventRemarks ⇒ RDF::Vocabulary::Term (readonly)

Comments or notes about the Event.

Returns:

  • (RDF::Vocabulary::Term) 


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# File 'lib/rdf/vocab/dwc.rb', line 225

def eventRemarks
  @eventRemarks
end

#eventTime ⇒ RDF::Vocabulary::Term (readonly)

The time or interval during which an Event occurred. Recommended best practice is to use an encoding scheme, such as ISO 8601:2004(E).

Returns:

  • (RDF::Vocabulary::Term) 


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# File 'lib/rdf/vocab/dwc.rb', line 229

def eventTime
  @eventTime
end

#family ⇒ RDF::Vocabulary::Term (readonly)

The full scientific name of the family in which the taxon is classified.

Returns:

  • (RDF::Vocabulary::Term) 


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# File 'lib/rdf/vocab/dwc.rb', line 233

def family
  @family
end

#fieldNotes ⇒ RDF::Vocabulary::Term (readonly)

One of a) an indicator of the existence of, b) a reference to (publication, URI), or c) the text of notes taken in the field about the Event.

Returns:

  • (RDF::Vocabulary::Term) 


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# File 'lib/rdf/vocab/dwc.rb', line 237

def fieldNotes
  @fieldNotes
end

#fieldNumber ⇒ RDF::Vocabulary::Term (readonly)

An identifier given to the event in the field. Often serves as a link between field notes and the Event.

Returns:

  • (RDF::Vocabulary::Term) 


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# File 'lib/rdf/vocab/dwc.rb', line 241

def fieldNumber
  @fieldNumber
end

#footprintSpatialFit ⇒ RDF::Vocabulary::Term (readonly)

The ratio of the area of the footprint (footprintWKT) to the area of the true (original, or most specific) spatial representation of the Location. Legal values are 0, greater than or equal to 1, or undefined. A value of 1 is an exact match or 100% overlap. A value of 0 should be used if the given footprint does not completely contain the original representation. The footprintSpatialFit is undefined (and should be left blank) if the original representation is a point and the given georeference is not that same point. If both the original and the given georeference are the same point, the footprintSpatialFit is 1.

Returns:

  • (RDF::Vocabulary::Term) 


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# File 'lib/rdf/vocab/dwc.rb', line 249

def footprintSpatialFit
  @footprintSpatialFit
end

#footprintSRS ⇒ RDF::Vocabulary::Term (readonly)

A Well-Known Text (WKT) representation of the Spatial Reference System (SRS) for the footprintWKT of the Location. Do not use this term to describe the SRS of the decimalLatitude and decimalLongitude, even if it is the same as for the footprintWKT - use the geodeticDatum instead.

Returns:

  • (RDF::Vocabulary::Term) 


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# File 'lib/rdf/vocab/dwc.rb', line 245

def footprintSRS
  @footprintSRS
end

#footprintWKT ⇒ RDF::Vocabulary::Term (readonly)

A Well-Known Text (WKT) representation of the shape (footprint, geometry) that defines the Location. A Location may have both a point-radius representation (see decimalLatitude) and a footprint representation, and they may differ from each other.

Returns:

  • (RDF::Vocabulary::Term) 


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# File 'lib/rdf/vocab/dwc.rb', line 253

def footprintWKT
  @footprintWKT
end

#formation ⇒ RDF::Vocabulary::Term (readonly)

The full name of the lithostratigraphic formation from which the cataloged item was collected.

Returns:

  • (RDF::Vocabulary::Term) 


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# File 'lib/rdf/vocab/dwc.rb', line 257

def formation
  @formation
end

#FossilSpecimen ⇒ RDF::Vocabulary::Term (readonly)

A preserved specimen that is a fossil.

Returns:

  • (RDF::Vocabulary::Term) 


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# File 'lib/rdf/vocab/dwc.rb', line 13

def FossilSpecimen
  @FossilSpecimen
end

#genus ⇒ RDF::Vocabulary::Term (readonly)

The full scientific name of the genus in which the taxon is classified.

Returns:

  • (RDF::Vocabulary::Term) 


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# File 'lib/rdf/vocab/dwc.rb', line 261

def genus
  @genus
end

#geodeticDatum ⇒ RDF::Vocabulary::Term (readonly)

The ellipsoid, geodetic datum, or spatial reference system (SRS) upon which the geographic coordinates given in decimalLatitude and decimalLongitude as based. Recommended best practice is use the EPSG code as a controlled vocabulary to provide an SRS, if known. Otherwise use a controlled vocabulary for the name or code of the geodetic datum, if known. Otherwise use a controlled vocabulary for the name or code of the ellipsoid, if known. If none of these is known, use the value “unknown”.

Returns:

  • (RDF::Vocabulary::Term) 


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# File 'lib/rdf/vocab/dwc.rb', line 265

def geodeticDatum
  @geodeticDatum
end

#GeologicalContext ⇒ RDF::Vocabulary::Term (readonly)

Geological information, such as stratigraphy, that qualifies a region or place.

Returns:

  • (RDF::Vocabulary::Term) 


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# File 'lib/rdf/vocab/dwc.rb', line 17

def GeologicalContext
  @GeologicalContext
end

#geologicalContextID ⇒ RDF::Vocabulary::Term (readonly)

An identifier for the set of information associated with a GeologicalContext (the location within a geological context, such as stratigraphy). May be a global unique identifier or an identifier specific to the data set.

Returns:

  • (RDF::Vocabulary::Term) 


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# File 'lib/rdf/vocab/dwc.rb', line 269

def geologicalContextID
  @geologicalContextID
end

#georeferencedBy ⇒ RDF::Vocabulary::Term (readonly)

A list (concatenated and separated) of names of people, groups, or organizations who determined the georeference (spatial representation) for the Location.

Returns:

  • (RDF::Vocabulary::Term) 


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# File 'lib/rdf/vocab/dwc.rb', line 289

def georeferencedBy
  @georeferencedBy
end

#georeferencedDate ⇒ RDF::Vocabulary::Term (readonly)

The date on which the Location was georeferenced. Recommended best practice is to use an encoding scheme, such as ISO 8601:2004(E).

Returns:

  • (RDF::Vocabulary::Term) 


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# File 'lib/rdf/vocab/dwc.rb', line 293

def georeferencedDate
  @georeferencedDate
end

#georeferenceProtocol ⇒ RDF::Vocabulary::Term (readonly)

A description or reference to the methods used to determine the spatial footprint, coordinates, and uncertainties.

Returns:

  • (RDF::Vocabulary::Term) 


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# File 'lib/rdf/vocab/dwc.rb', line 273

def georeferenceProtocol
  @georeferenceProtocol
end

#georeferenceRemarks ⇒ RDF::Vocabulary::Term (readonly)

Notes or comments about the spatial description determination, explaining assumptions made in addition or opposition to the those formalized in the method referred to in georeferenceProtocol.

Returns:

  • (RDF::Vocabulary::Term) 


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# File 'lib/rdf/vocab/dwc.rb', line 277

def georeferenceRemarks
  @georeferenceRemarks
end

#georeferenceSources ⇒ RDF::Vocabulary::Term (readonly)

A list (concatenated and separated) of maps, gazetteers, or other resources used to georeference the Location, described specifically enough to allow anyone in the future to use the same resources.

Returns:

  • (RDF::Vocabulary::Term) 


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# File 'lib/rdf/vocab/dwc.rb', line 281

def georeferenceSources
  @georeferenceSources
end

#georeferenceVerificationStatus ⇒ RDF::Vocabulary::Term (readonly)

A categorical description of the extent to which the georeference has been verified to represent the best possible spatial description. Recommended best practice is to use a controlled vocabulary.

Returns:

  • (RDF::Vocabulary::Term) 


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# File 'lib/rdf/vocab/dwc.rb', line 285

def georeferenceVerificationStatus
  @georeferenceVerificationStatus
end

#group ⇒ RDF::Vocabulary::Term (readonly)

The full name of the lithostratigraphic group from which the cataloged item was collected.

Returns:

  • (RDF::Vocabulary::Term) 


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# File 'lib/rdf/vocab/dwc.rb', line 297

def group
  @group
end

#habitat ⇒ RDF::Vocabulary::Term (readonly)

A category or description of the habitat in which the Event occurred.

Returns:

  • (RDF::Vocabulary::Term) 


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# File 'lib/rdf/vocab/dwc.rb', line 301

def habitat
  @habitat
end

#higherClassification ⇒ RDF::Vocabulary::Term (readonly)

A list (concatenated and separated) of taxa names terminating at the rank immediately superior to the taxon referenced in the taxon record.

Returns:

  • (RDF::Vocabulary::Term) 


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# File 'lib/rdf/vocab/dwc.rb', line 305

def higherClassification
  @higherClassification
end

#higherGeography ⇒ RDF::Vocabulary::Term (readonly)

A list (concatenated and separated) of geographic names less specific than the information captured in the locality term.

Returns:

  • (RDF::Vocabulary::Term) 


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# File 'lib/rdf/vocab/dwc.rb', line 309

def higherGeography
  @higherGeography
end

#higherGeographyID ⇒ RDF::Vocabulary::Term (readonly)

An identifier for the geographic region within which the Location occurred. Recommended best practice is to use an persistent identifier from a controlled vocabulary such as the Getty Thesaurus of Geographic Names.

Returns:

  • (RDF::Vocabulary::Term) 


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# File 'lib/rdf/vocab/dwc.rb', line 313

def higherGeographyID
  @higherGeographyID
end

#highestBiostratigraphicZone ⇒ RDF::Vocabulary::Term (readonly)

The full name of the highest possible geological biostratigraphic zone of the stratigraphic horizon from which the cataloged item was collected.

Returns:

  • (RDF::Vocabulary::Term) 


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# File 'lib/rdf/vocab/dwc.rb', line 317

def highestBiostratigraphicZone
  @highestBiostratigraphicZone
end

#HumanObservation ⇒ RDF::Vocabulary::Term (readonly)

An output of a human observation process.

Returns:

  • (RDF::Vocabulary::Term) 


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# File 'lib/rdf/vocab/dwc.rb', line 21

def HumanObservation
  @HumanObservation
end

#Identification ⇒ RDF::Vocabulary::Term (readonly)

A taxonomic determination (e.g., the assignment to a taxon).

Returns:

  • (RDF::Vocabulary::Term) 


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# File 'lib/rdf/vocab/dwc.rb', line 25

def Identification
  @Identification
end

#identificationID ⇒ RDF::Vocabulary::Term (readonly)

An identifier for the Identification (the body of information associated with the assignment of a scientific name). May be a global unique identifier or an identifier specific to the data set.

Returns:

  • (RDF::Vocabulary::Term) 


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# File 'lib/rdf/vocab/dwc.rb', line 321

def identificationID
  @identificationID
end

#identificationQualifier ⇒ RDF::Vocabulary::Term (readonly)

A brief phrase or a standard term (“cf.”, “aff.”) to express the determiner’s doubts about the Identification.

Returns:

  • (RDF::Vocabulary::Term) 


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# File 'lib/rdf/vocab/dwc.rb', line 325

def identificationQualifier
  @identificationQualifier
end

#identificationReferences ⇒ RDF::Vocabulary::Term (readonly)

A list (concatenated and separated) of references (publication, global unique identifier, URI) used in the Identification.

Returns:

  • (RDF::Vocabulary::Term) 


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# File 'lib/rdf/vocab/dwc.rb', line 329

def identificationReferences
  @identificationReferences
end

#identificationRemarks ⇒ RDF::Vocabulary::Term (readonly)

Comments or notes about the Identification.

Returns:

  • (RDF::Vocabulary::Term) 


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# File 'lib/rdf/vocab/dwc.rb', line 333

def identificationRemarks
  @identificationRemarks
end

#identificationVerificationStatus ⇒ RDF::Vocabulary::Term (readonly)

A categorical indicator of the extent to which the taxonomic identification has been verified to be correct. Recommended best practice is to use a controlled vocabulary such as that used in HISPID/ABCD.

Returns:

  • (RDF::Vocabulary::Term) 


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# File 'lib/rdf/vocab/dwc.rb', line 337

def identificationVerificationStatus
  @identificationVerificationStatus
end

#identifiedBy ⇒ RDF::Vocabulary::Term (readonly)

A list (concatenated and separated) of names of people, groups, or organizations who assigned the Taxon to the subject.

Returns:

  • (RDF::Vocabulary::Term) 


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# File 'lib/rdf/vocab/dwc.rb', line 341

def identifiedBy
  @identifiedBy
end

#individualCount ⇒ RDF::Vocabulary::Term (readonly)

The number of individuals represented present at the time of the Occurrence.

Returns:

  • (RDF::Vocabulary::Term) 


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# File 'lib/rdf/vocab/dwc.rb', line 345

def individualCount
  @individualCount
end

#informationWithheld ⇒ RDF::Vocabulary::Term (readonly)

Additional information that exists, but that has not been shared in the given record.

Returns:

  • (RDF::Vocabulary::Term) 


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# File 'lib/rdf/vocab/dwc.rb', line 349

def informationWithheld
  @informationWithheld
end

#infraspecificEpithet ⇒ RDF::Vocabulary::Term (readonly)

The name of the lowest or terminal infraspecific epithet of the scientificName, excluding any rank designation.

Returns:

  • (RDF::Vocabulary::Term) 


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# File 'lib/rdf/vocab/dwc.rb', line 353

def infraspecificEpithet
  @infraspecificEpithet
end

#institutionCode ⇒ RDF::Vocabulary::Term (readonly)

The name (or acronym) in use by the institution having custody of the object(s) or information referred to in the record.

Returns:

  • (RDF::Vocabulary::Term) 


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# File 'lib/rdf/vocab/dwc.rb', line 357

def institutionCode
  @institutionCode
end

#institutionID ⇒ RDF::Vocabulary::Term (readonly)

An identifier for the institution having custody of the object(s) or information referred to in the record.

Returns:

  • (RDF::Vocabulary::Term) 


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# File 'lib/rdf/vocab/dwc.rb', line 361

def institutionID
  @institutionID
end

#island ⇒ RDF::Vocabulary::Term (readonly)

The name of the island on or near which the Location occurs. Recommended best practice is to use a controlled vocabulary such as the Getty Thesaurus of Geographic Names.

Returns:

  • (RDF::Vocabulary::Term) 


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# File 'lib/rdf/vocab/dwc.rb', line 365

def island
  @island
end

#islandGroup ⇒ RDF::Vocabulary::Term (readonly)

The name of the island group in which the Location occurs. Recommended best practice is to use a controlled vocabulary such as the Getty Thesaurus of Geographic Names.

Returns:

  • (RDF::Vocabulary::Term) 


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# File 'lib/rdf/vocab/dwc.rb', line 369

def islandGroup
  @islandGroup
end

#kingdom ⇒ RDF::Vocabulary::Term (readonly)

The full scientific name of the kingdom in which the taxon is classified.

Returns:

  • (RDF::Vocabulary::Term) 


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# File 'lib/rdf/vocab/dwc.rb', line 373

def kingdom
  @kingdom
end

#latestAgeOrHighestStage ⇒ RDF::Vocabulary::Term (readonly)

The full name of the latest possible geochronologic age or highest chronostratigraphic stage attributable to the stratigraphic horizon from which the cataloged item was collected.

Returns:

  • (RDF::Vocabulary::Term) 


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# File 'lib/rdf/vocab/dwc.rb', line 377

def latestAgeOrHighestStage
  @latestAgeOrHighestStage
end

#latestEonOrHighestEonothem ⇒ RDF::Vocabulary::Term (readonly)

The full name of the latest possible geochronologic eon or highest chrono-stratigraphic eonothem or the informal name (“Precambrian”) attributable to the stratigraphic horizon from which the cataloged item was collected.

Returns:

  • (RDF::Vocabulary::Term) 


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# File 'lib/rdf/vocab/dwc.rb', line 381

def latestEonOrHighestEonothem
  @latestEonOrHighestEonothem
end

#latestEpochOrHighestSeries ⇒ RDF::Vocabulary::Term (readonly)

The full name of the latest possible geochronologic epoch or highest chronostratigraphic series attributable to the stratigraphic horizon from which the cataloged item was collected.

Returns:

  • (RDF::Vocabulary::Term) 


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# File 'lib/rdf/vocab/dwc.rb', line 385

def latestEpochOrHighestSeries
  @latestEpochOrHighestSeries
end

#latestEraOrHighestErathem ⇒ RDF::Vocabulary::Term (readonly)

The full name of the latest possible geochronologic era or highest chronostratigraphic erathem attributable to the stratigraphic horizon from which the cataloged item was collected.

Returns:

  • (RDF::Vocabulary::Term) 


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# File 'lib/rdf/vocab/dwc.rb', line 389

def latestEraOrHighestErathem
  @latestEraOrHighestErathem
end

#latestPeriodOrHighestSystem ⇒ RDF::Vocabulary::Term (readonly)

The full name of the latest possible geochronologic period or highest chronostratigraphic system attributable to the stratigraphic horizon from which the cataloged item was collected.

Returns:

  • (RDF::Vocabulary::Term) 


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# File 'lib/rdf/vocab/dwc.rb', line 393

def latestPeriodOrHighestSystem
  @latestPeriodOrHighestSystem
end

#lifeStage ⇒ RDF::Vocabulary::Term (readonly)

The age class or life stage of the biological individual(s) at the time the Occurrence was recorded. Recommended best practice is to use a controlled vocabulary.

Returns:

  • (RDF::Vocabulary::Term) 


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# File 'lib/rdf/vocab/dwc.rb', line 397

def lifeStage
  @lifeStage
end

#lithostratigraphicTerms ⇒ RDF::Vocabulary::Term (readonly)

The combination of all litho-stratigraphic names for the rock from which the cataloged item was collected.

Returns:

  • (RDF::Vocabulary::Term) 


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# File 'lib/rdf/vocab/dwc.rb', line 401

def lithostratigraphicTerms
  @lithostratigraphicTerms
end

#LivingSpecimen ⇒ RDF::Vocabulary::Term (readonly)

A specimen that is alive.

Returns:

  • (RDF::Vocabulary::Term) 


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# File 'lib/rdf/vocab/dwc.rb', line 29

def LivingSpecimen
  @LivingSpecimen
end

#locality ⇒ RDF::Vocabulary::Term (readonly)

The specific description of the place. Less specific geographic information can be provided in other geographic terms (higherGeography, continent, country, stateProvince, county, municipality, waterBody, island, islandGroup). This term may contain information modified from the original to correct perceived errors or standardize the description.

Returns:

  • (RDF::Vocabulary::Term) 


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# File 'lib/rdf/vocab/dwc.rb', line 405

def locality
  @locality
end

#locationAccordingTo ⇒ RDF::Vocabulary::Term (readonly)

Information about the source of this Location information. Could be a publication (gazetteer), institution, or team of individuals.

Returns:

  • (RDF::Vocabulary::Term) 


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# File 'lib/rdf/vocab/dwc.rb', line 409

def locationAccordingTo
  @locationAccordingTo
end

#locationID ⇒ RDF::Vocabulary::Term (readonly)

An identifier for the set of location information (data associated with dcterms:Location). May be a global unique identifier or an identifier specific to the data set.

Returns:

  • (RDF::Vocabulary::Term) 


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# File 'lib/rdf/vocab/dwc.rb', line 413

def locationID
  @locationID
end

#locationRemarks ⇒ RDF::Vocabulary::Term (readonly)

Comments or notes about the Location.

Returns:

  • (RDF::Vocabulary::Term) 


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# File 'lib/rdf/vocab/dwc.rb', line 417

def locationRemarks
  @locationRemarks
end

#lowestBiostratigraphicZone ⇒ RDF::Vocabulary::Term (readonly)

The full name of the lowest possible geological biostratigraphic zone of the stratigraphic horizon from which the cataloged item was collected.

Returns:

  • (RDF::Vocabulary::Term) 


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# File 'lib/rdf/vocab/dwc.rb', line 421

def lowestBiostratigraphicZone
  @lowestBiostratigraphicZone
end

#MachineObservation ⇒ RDF::Vocabulary::Term (readonly)

An output of a machine observation process.

Returns:

  • (RDF::Vocabulary::Term) 


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# File 'lib/rdf/vocab/dwc.rb', line 33

def MachineObservation
  @MachineObservation
end

#MaterialSample ⇒ RDF::Vocabulary::Term (readonly)

A physical results of a sampling (or subsampling) event. In biological collections, the material sample is typically collected, and either preserved or destructively processed.

Returns:

  • (RDF::Vocabulary::Term) 


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# File 'lib/rdf/vocab/dwc.rb', line 37

def MaterialSample
  @MaterialSample
end

#materialSampleID ⇒ RDF::Vocabulary::Term (readonly)

An identifier for the MaterialSample (as opposed to a particular digital record of the material sample). In the absence of a persistent global unique identifier, construct one from a combination of identifiers in the record that will most closely make the materialSampleID globally unique.

Returns:

  • (RDF::Vocabulary::Term) 


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# File 'lib/rdf/vocab/dwc.rb', line 425

def materialSampleID
  @materialSampleID
end

#maximumDepthInMeters ⇒ RDF::Vocabulary::Term (readonly)

The greater depth of a range of depth below the local surface, in meters.

Returns:

  • (RDF::Vocabulary::Term) 


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# File 'lib/rdf/vocab/dwc.rb', line 429

def maximumDepthInMeters
  @maximumDepthInMeters
end

#maximumDistanceAboveSurfaceInMeters ⇒ RDF::Vocabulary::Term (readonly)

The greater distance in a range of distance from a reference surface in the vertical direction, in meters. Use positive values for locations above the surface, negative values for locations below. If depth measures are given, the reference surface is the location given by the depth, otherwise the reference surface is the location given by the elevation.

Returns:

  • (RDF::Vocabulary::Term) 


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# File 'lib/rdf/vocab/dwc.rb', line 433

def maximumDistanceAboveSurfaceInMeters
  @maximumDistanceAboveSurfaceInMeters
end

#maximumElevationInMeters ⇒ RDF::Vocabulary::Term (readonly)

The upper limit of the range of elevation (altitude, usually above sea level), in meters.

Returns:

  • (RDF::Vocabulary::Term) 


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# File 'lib/rdf/vocab/dwc.rb', line 437

def maximumElevationInMeters
  @maximumElevationInMeters
end

#measurementAccuracy ⇒ RDF::Vocabulary::Term (readonly)

The description of the potential error associated with the measurementValue.

Returns:

  • (RDF::Vocabulary::Term) 


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# File 'lib/rdf/vocab/dwc.rb', line 441

def measurementAccuracy
  @measurementAccuracy
end

#measurementDeterminedBy ⇒ RDF::Vocabulary::Term (readonly)

A list (concatenated and separated) of names of people, groups, or organizations who determined the value of the MeasurementOrFact.

Returns:

  • (RDF::Vocabulary::Term) 


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# File 'lib/rdf/vocab/dwc.rb', line 445

def measurementDeterminedBy
  @measurementDeterminedBy
end

#measurementDeterminedDate ⇒ RDF::Vocabulary::Term (readonly)

The date on which the MeasurementOrFact was made. Recommended best practice is to use an encoding scheme, such as ISO 8601:2004(E).

Returns:

  • (RDF::Vocabulary::Term) 


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# File 'lib/rdf/vocab/dwc.rb', line 449

def measurementDeterminedDate
  @measurementDeterminedDate
end

#measurementID ⇒ RDF::Vocabulary::Term (readonly)

An identifier for the MeasurementOrFact (information pertaining to measurements, facts, characteristics, or assertions). May be a global unique identifier or an identifier specific to the data set.

Returns:

  • (RDF::Vocabulary::Term) 


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# File 'lib/rdf/vocab/dwc.rb', line 453

def measurementID
  @measurementID
end

#measurementMethod ⇒ RDF::Vocabulary::Term (readonly)

A description of or reference to (publication, URI) the method or protocol used to determine the measurement, fact, characteristic, or assertion.

Returns:

  • (RDF::Vocabulary::Term) 


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# File 'lib/rdf/vocab/dwc.rb', line 457

def measurementMethod
  @measurementMethod
end

#MeasurementOrFact ⇒ RDF::Vocabulary::Term (readonly)

A measurement of or fact about an rdfs:Resource (www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#Resource).

Returns:

  • (RDF::Vocabulary::Term) 


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# File 'lib/rdf/vocab/dwc.rb', line 41

def MeasurementOrFact
  @MeasurementOrFact
end

#measurementRemarks ⇒ RDF::Vocabulary::Term (readonly)

Comments or notes accompanying the MeasurementOrFact.

Returns:

  • (RDF::Vocabulary::Term) 


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# File 'lib/rdf/vocab/dwc.rb', line 461

def measurementRemarks
  @measurementRemarks
end

#measurementType ⇒ RDF::Vocabulary::Term (readonly)

The nature of the measurement, fact, characteristic, or assertion. Recommended best practice is to use a controlled vocabulary.

Returns:

  • (RDF::Vocabulary::Term) 


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# File 'lib/rdf/vocab/dwc.rb', line 465

def measurementType
  @measurementType
end

#measurementUnit ⇒ RDF::Vocabulary::Term (readonly)

The units associated with the measurementValue. Recommended best practice is to use the International System of Units (SI).

Returns:

  • (RDF::Vocabulary::Term) 


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# File 'lib/rdf/vocab/dwc.rb', line 469

def measurementUnit
  @measurementUnit
end

#measurementValue ⇒ RDF::Vocabulary::Term (readonly)

The value of the measurement, fact, characteristic, or assertion.

Returns:

  • (RDF::Vocabulary::Term) 


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# File 'lib/rdf/vocab/dwc.rb', line 473

def measurementValue
  @measurementValue
end

#member ⇒ RDF::Vocabulary::Term (readonly)

The full name of the lithostratigraphic member from which the cataloged item was collected.

Returns:

  • (RDF::Vocabulary::Term) 


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# File 'lib/rdf/vocab/dwc.rb', line 477

def member
  @member
end

#minimumDepthInMeters ⇒ RDF::Vocabulary::Term (readonly)

The lesser depth of a range of depth below the local surface, in meters.

Returns:

  • (RDF::Vocabulary::Term) 


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# File 'lib/rdf/vocab/dwc.rb', line 481

def minimumDepthInMeters
  @minimumDepthInMeters
end

#minimumDistanceAboveSurfaceInMeters ⇒ RDF::Vocabulary::Term (readonly)

The lesser distance in a range of distance from a reference surface in the vertical direction, in meters. Use positive values for locations above the surface, negative values for locations below. If depth measures are given, the reference surface is the location given by the depth, otherwise the reference surface is the location given by the elevation.

Returns:

  • (RDF::Vocabulary::Term) 


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# File 'lib/rdf/vocab/dwc.rb', line 485

def minimumDistanceAboveSurfaceInMeters
  @minimumDistanceAboveSurfaceInMeters
end

#minimumElevationInMeters ⇒ RDF::Vocabulary::Term (readonly)

The lower limit of the range of elevation (altitude, usually above sea level), in meters.

Returns:

  • (RDF::Vocabulary::Term) 


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# File 'lib/rdf/vocab/dwc.rb', line 489

def minimumElevationInMeters
  @minimumElevationInMeters
end

#month ⇒ RDF::Vocabulary::Term (readonly)

The ordinal month in which the Event occurred.

Returns:

  • (RDF::Vocabulary::Term) 


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# File 'lib/rdf/vocab/dwc.rb', line 493

def month
  @month
end

#municipality ⇒ RDF::Vocabulary::Term (readonly)

The full, unabbreviated name of the next smaller administrative region than county (city, municipality, etc.) in which the Location occurs. Do not use this term for a nearby named place that does not contain the actual location.

Returns:

  • (RDF::Vocabulary::Term) 


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# File 'lib/rdf/vocab/dwc.rb', line 497

def municipality
  @municipality
end

#nameAccordingTo ⇒ RDF::Vocabulary::Term (readonly)

The reference to the source in which the specific taxon concept circumscription is defined or implied - traditionally signified by the Latin “sensu” or “sec.” (from secundum, meaning “according to”). For taxa that result from identifications, a reference to the keys, monographs, experts and other sources should be given.

Returns:

  • (RDF::Vocabulary::Term) 


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# File 'lib/rdf/vocab/dwc.rb', line 501

def nameAccordingTo
  @nameAccordingTo
end

#nameAccordingToID ⇒ RDF::Vocabulary::Term (readonly)

An identifier for the source in which the specific taxon concept circumscription is defined or implied. See nameAccordingTo.

Returns:

  • (RDF::Vocabulary::Term) 


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# File 'lib/rdf/vocab/dwc.rb', line 505

def nameAccordingToID
  @nameAccordingToID
end

#namePublishedIn ⇒ RDF::Vocabulary::Term (readonly)

A reference for the publication in which the scientificName was originally established under the rules of the associated nomenclaturalCode.

Returns:

  • (RDF::Vocabulary::Term) 


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# File 'lib/rdf/vocab/dwc.rb', line 509

def namePublishedIn
  @namePublishedIn
end

#namePublishedInID ⇒ RDF::Vocabulary::Term (readonly)

An identifier for the publication in which the scientificName was originally established under the rules of the associated nomenclaturalCode.

Returns:

  • (RDF::Vocabulary::Term) 


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# File 'lib/rdf/vocab/dwc.rb', line 513

def namePublishedInID
  @namePublishedInID
end

#namePublishedInYear ⇒ RDF::Vocabulary::Term (readonly)

The four-digit year in which the scientificName was published.

Returns:

  • (RDF::Vocabulary::Term) 


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# File 'lib/rdf/vocab/dwc.rb', line 517

def namePublishedInYear
  @namePublishedInYear
end

#nomenclaturalCode ⇒ RDF::Vocabulary::Term (readonly)

The nomenclatural code (or codes in the case of an ambiregnal name) under which the scientificName is constructed. Recommended best practice is to use a controlled vocabulary.

Returns:

  • (RDF::Vocabulary::Term) 


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# File 'lib/rdf/vocab/dwc.rb', line 521

def nomenclaturalCode
  @nomenclaturalCode
end

#nomenclaturalStatus ⇒ RDF::Vocabulary::Term (readonly)

The status related to the original publication of the name and its conformance to the relevant rules of nomenclature. It is based essentially on an algorithm according to the business rules of the code. It requires no taxonomic opinion.

Returns:

  • (RDF::Vocabulary::Term) 


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# File 'lib/rdf/vocab/dwc.rb', line 525

def nomenclaturalStatus
  @nomenclaturalStatus
end

#Occurrence ⇒ RDF::Vocabulary::Term (readonly)

An existence of an Organism (sensu rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/Organism) at a particular place at a particular time.

Returns:

  • (RDF::Vocabulary::Term) 


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# File 'lib/rdf/vocab/dwc.rb', line 45

def Occurrence
  @Occurrence
end

#occurrenceID ⇒ RDF::Vocabulary::Term (readonly)

An identifier for the Occurrence (as opposed to a particular digital record of the occurrence). In the absence of a persistent global unique identifier, construct one from a combination of identifiers in the record that will most closely make the occurrenceID globally unique.

Returns:

  • (RDF::Vocabulary::Term) 


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# File 'lib/rdf/vocab/dwc.rb', line 529

def occurrenceID
  @occurrenceID
end

#occurrenceRemarks ⇒ RDF::Vocabulary::Term (readonly)

Comments or notes about the Occurrence.

Returns:

  • (RDF::Vocabulary::Term) 


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# File 'lib/rdf/vocab/dwc.rb', line 533

def occurrenceRemarks
  @occurrenceRemarks
end

#occurrenceStatus ⇒ RDF::Vocabulary::Term (readonly)

A statement about the presence or absence of a Taxon at a Location. Recommended best practice is to use a controlled vocabulary.

Returns:

  • (RDF::Vocabulary::Term) 


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# File 'lib/rdf/vocab/dwc.rb', line 537

def occurrenceStatus
  @occurrenceStatus
end

#order ⇒ RDF::Vocabulary::Term (readonly)

The full scientific name of the order in which the taxon is classified.

Returns:

  • (RDF::Vocabulary::Term) 


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# File 'lib/rdf/vocab/dwc.rb', line 541

def order
  @order
end

#Organism ⇒ RDF::Vocabulary::Term (readonly)

A particular organism or defined group of organisms considered to be taxonomically homogeneous.

Returns:

  • (RDF::Vocabulary::Term) 


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# File 'lib/rdf/vocab/dwc.rb', line 49

def Organism
  @Organism
end

#organismID ⇒ RDF::Vocabulary::Term (readonly)

An identifier for the Organism instance (as opposed to a particular digital record of the Organism). May be a globally unique identifier or an identifier specific to the data set.

Returns:

  • (RDF::Vocabulary::Term) 


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# File 'lib/rdf/vocab/dwc.rb', line 545

def organismID
  @organismID
end

#organismName ⇒ RDF::Vocabulary::Term (readonly)

A textual name or label assigned to an Organism instance.

Returns:

  • (RDF::Vocabulary::Term) 


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# File 'lib/rdf/vocab/dwc.rb', line 549

def organismName
  @organismName
end

#organismRemarks ⇒ RDF::Vocabulary::Term (readonly)

Comments or notes about the Organism instance.

Returns:

  • (RDF::Vocabulary::Term) 


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# File 'lib/rdf/vocab/dwc.rb', line 553

def organismRemarks
  @organismRemarks
end

#organismScope ⇒ RDF::Vocabulary::Term (readonly)

A description of the kind of Organism instance. Can be used to indicate whether the Organism instance represents a discrete organism or if it represents a particular type of aggregation. Recommended best practice is to use a controlled vocabulary.

Returns:

  • (RDF::Vocabulary::Term) 


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# File 'lib/rdf/vocab/dwc.rb', line 557

def organismScope
  @organismScope
end

#originalNameUsage ⇒ RDF::Vocabulary::Term (readonly)

The taxon name, with authorship and date information if known, as it originally appeared when first established under the rules of the associated nomenclaturalCode. The basionym (botany) or basonym (bacteriology) of the scientificName or the senior/earlier homonym for replaced names.

Returns:

  • (RDF::Vocabulary::Term) 


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# File 'lib/rdf/vocab/dwc.rb', line 561

def originalNameUsage
  @originalNameUsage
end

#originalNameUsageID ⇒ RDF::Vocabulary::Term (readonly)

An identifier for the name usage (documented meaning of the name according to a source) in which the terminal element of the scientificName was originally established under the rules of the associated nomenclaturalCode.

Returns:

  • (RDF::Vocabulary::Term) 


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# File 'lib/rdf/vocab/dwc.rb', line 565

def originalNameUsageID
  @originalNameUsageID
end

#otherCatalogNumbers ⇒ RDF::Vocabulary::Term (readonly)

A list (concatenated and separated) of previous or alternate fully qualified catalog numbers or other human-used identifiers for the same Occurrence, whether in the current or any other data set or collection.

Returns:

  • (RDF::Vocabulary::Term) 


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# File 'lib/rdf/vocab/dwc.rb', line 569

def otherCatalogNumbers
  @otherCatalogNumbers
end

#ownerInstitutionCode ⇒ RDF::Vocabulary::Term (readonly)

The name (or acronym) in use by the institution having ownership of the object(s) or information referred to in the record.

Returns:

  • (RDF::Vocabulary::Term) 


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# File 'lib/rdf/vocab/dwc.rb', line 573

def ownerInstitutionCode
  @ownerInstitutionCode
end

#parentNameUsage ⇒ RDF::Vocabulary::Term (readonly)

The full name, with authorship and date information if known, of the direct, most proximate higher-rank parent taxon (in a classification) of the most specific element of the scientificName.

Returns:

  • (RDF::Vocabulary::Term) 


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# File 'lib/rdf/vocab/dwc.rb', line 577

def parentNameUsage
  @parentNameUsage
end

#parentNameUsageID ⇒ RDF::Vocabulary::Term (readonly)

An identifier for the name usage (documented meaning of the name according to a source) of the direct, most proximate higher-rank parent taxon (in a classification) of the most specific element of the scientificName.

Returns:

  • (RDF::Vocabulary::Term) 


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# File 'lib/rdf/vocab/dwc.rb', line 581

def parentNameUsageID
  @parentNameUsageID
end

#phylum ⇒ RDF::Vocabulary::Term (readonly)

The full scientific name of the phylum or division in which the taxon is classified.

Returns:

  • (RDF::Vocabulary::Term) 


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# File 'lib/rdf/vocab/dwc.rb', line 585

def phylum
  @phylum
end

#pointRadiusSpatialFit ⇒ RDF::Vocabulary::Term (readonly)

The ratio of the area of the point-radius (decimalLatitude, decimalLongitude, coordinateUncertaintyInMeters) to the area of the true (original, or most specific) spatial representation of the Location. Legal values are 0, greater than or equal to 1, or undefined. A value of 1 is an exact match or 100% overlap. A value of 0 should be used if the given point-radius does not completely contain the original representation. The pointRadiusSpatialFit is undefined (and should be left blank) if the original representation is a point without uncertainty and the given georeference is not that same point (without uncertainty). If both the original and the given georeference are the same point, the pointRadiusSpatialFit is 1.

Returns:

  • (RDF::Vocabulary::Term) 


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# File 'lib/rdf/vocab/dwc.rb', line 589

def pointRadiusSpatialFit
  @pointRadiusSpatialFit
end

#preparations ⇒ RDF::Vocabulary::Term (readonly)

A list (concatenated and separated) of preparations and preservation methods for a specimen.

Returns:

  • (RDF::Vocabulary::Term) 


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# File 'lib/rdf/vocab/dwc.rb', line 593

def preparations
  @preparations
end

#PreservedSpecimen ⇒ RDF::Vocabulary::Term (readonly)

A specimen that has been preserved.

Returns:

  • (RDF::Vocabulary::Term) 


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# File 'lib/rdf/vocab/dwc.rb', line 53

def PreservedSpecimen
  @PreservedSpecimen
end

#previousIdentifications ⇒ RDF::Vocabulary::Term (readonly)

A list (concatenated and separated) of previous assignments of names to the Organism.

Returns:

  • (RDF::Vocabulary::Term) 


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# File 'lib/rdf/vocab/dwc.rb', line 597

def previousIdentifications
  @previousIdentifications
end

#recordedBy ⇒ RDF::Vocabulary::Term (readonly)

A list (concatenated and separated) of names of people, groups, or organizations responsible for recording the original Occurrence. The primary collector or observer, especially one who applies a personal identifier (recordNumber), should be listed first.

Returns:

  • (RDF::Vocabulary::Term) 


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# File 'lib/rdf/vocab/dwc.rb', line 605

def recordedBy
  @recordedBy
end

#recordNumber ⇒ RDF::Vocabulary::Term (readonly)

An identifier given to the Occurrence at the time it was recorded. Often serves as a link between field notes and an Occurrence record, such as a specimen collector’s number.

Returns:

  • (RDF::Vocabulary::Term) 


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# File 'lib/rdf/vocab/dwc.rb', line 601

def recordNumber
  @recordNumber
end

#relatedResourceID ⇒ RDF::Vocabulary::Term (readonly)

An identifier for a related resource (the object, rather than the subject of the relationship).

Returns:

  • (RDF::Vocabulary::Term) 


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# File 'lib/rdf/vocab/dwc.rb', line 609

def relatedResourceID
  @relatedResourceID
end

#relationshipAccordingTo ⇒ RDF::Vocabulary::Term (readonly)

The source (person, organization, publication, reference) establishing the relationship between the two resources.

Returns:

  • (RDF::Vocabulary::Term) 


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# File 'lib/rdf/vocab/dwc.rb', line 613

def relationshipAccordingTo
  @relationshipAccordingTo
end

#relationshipEstablishedDate ⇒ RDF::Vocabulary::Term (readonly)

The date-time on which the relationship between the two resources was established. Recommended best practice is to use an encoding scheme, such as ISO 8601:2004(E).

Returns:

  • (RDF::Vocabulary::Term) 


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# File 'lib/rdf/vocab/dwc.rb', line 617

def relationshipEstablishedDate
  @relationshipEstablishedDate
end

#relationshipOfResource ⇒ RDF::Vocabulary::Term (readonly)

The relationship of the resource identified by relatedResourceID to the subject (optionally identified by the resourceID). Recommended best practice is to use a controlled vocabulary.

Returns:

  • (RDF::Vocabulary::Term) 


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# File 'lib/rdf/vocab/dwc.rb', line 621

def relationshipOfResource
  @relationshipOfResource
end

#relationshipRemarks ⇒ RDF::Vocabulary::Term (readonly)

Comments or notes about the relationship between the two resources.

Returns:

  • (RDF::Vocabulary::Term) 


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# File 'lib/rdf/vocab/dwc.rb', line 625

def relationshipRemarks
  @relationshipRemarks
end

#reproductiveCondition ⇒ RDF::Vocabulary::Term (readonly)

The reproductive condition of the biological individual(s) represented in the Occurrence. Recommended best practice is to use a controlled vocabulary.

Returns:

  • (RDF::Vocabulary::Term) 


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# File 'lib/rdf/vocab/dwc.rb', line 629

def reproductiveCondition
  @reproductiveCondition
end

#resourceID ⇒ RDF::Vocabulary::Term (readonly)

An identifier for the resource that is the subject of the relationship.

Returns:

  • (RDF::Vocabulary::Term) 


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# File 'lib/rdf/vocab/dwc.rb', line 633

def resourceID
  @resourceID
end

#ResourceRelationship ⇒ RDF::Vocabulary::Term (readonly)

A relationship of one rdfs:Resource (www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#Resource) to another.

Returns:

  • (RDF::Vocabulary::Term) 


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# File 'lib/rdf/vocab/dwc.rb', line 57

def ResourceRelationship
  @ResourceRelationship
end

#resourceRelationshipID ⇒ RDF::Vocabulary::Term (readonly)

An identifier for an instance of relationship between one resource (the subject) and another (relatedResource, the object).

Returns:

  • (RDF::Vocabulary::Term) 


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# File 'lib/rdf/vocab/dwc.rb', line 637

def resourceRelationshipID
  @resourceRelationshipID
end

#samplingEffort ⇒ RDF::Vocabulary::Term (readonly)

The amount of effort expended during an Event.

Returns:

  • (RDF::Vocabulary::Term) 


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# File 'lib/rdf/vocab/dwc.rb', line 641

def samplingEffort
  @samplingEffort
end

#samplingProtocol ⇒ RDF::Vocabulary::Term (readonly)

The name of, reference to, or description of the method or protocol used during an Event.

Returns:

  • (RDF::Vocabulary::Term) 


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# File 'lib/rdf/vocab/dwc.rb', line 645

def samplingProtocol
  @samplingProtocol
end

#scientificName ⇒ RDF::Vocabulary::Term (readonly)

The full scientific name, with authorship and date information if known. When forming part of an Identification, this should be the name in lowest level taxonomic rank that can be determined. This term should not contain identification qualifications, which should instead be supplied in the IdentificationQualifier term.

Returns:

  • (RDF::Vocabulary::Term) 


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# File 'lib/rdf/vocab/dwc.rb', line 649

def scientificName
  @scientificName
end

#scientificNameAuthorship ⇒ RDF::Vocabulary::Term (readonly)

The authorship information for the scientificName formatted according to the conventions of the applicable nomenclaturalCode.

Returns:

  • (RDF::Vocabulary::Term) 


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# File 'lib/rdf/vocab/dwc.rb', line 653

def scientificNameAuthorship
  @scientificNameAuthorship
end

#scientificNameID ⇒ RDF::Vocabulary::Term (readonly)

An identifier for the nomenclatural (not taxonomic) details of a scientific name.

Returns:

  • (RDF::Vocabulary::Term) 


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# File 'lib/rdf/vocab/dwc.rb', line 657

def scientificNameID
  @scientificNameID
end

#sex ⇒ RDF::Vocabulary::Term (readonly)

The sex of the biological individual(s) represented in the Occurrence. Recommended best practice is to use a controlled vocabulary.

Returns:

  • (RDF::Vocabulary::Term) 


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# File 'lib/rdf/vocab/dwc.rb', line 661

def sex
  @sex
end

#specificEpithet ⇒ RDF::Vocabulary::Term (readonly)

The name of the first or species epithet of the scientificName.

Returns:

  • (RDF::Vocabulary::Term) 


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# File 'lib/rdf/vocab/dwc.rb', line 665

def specificEpithet
  @specificEpithet
end

#startDayOfYear ⇒ RDF::Vocabulary::Term (readonly)

The earliest ordinal day of the year on which the Event occurred (1 for January 1, 365 for December 31, except in a leap year, in which case it is 366).

Returns:

  • (RDF::Vocabulary::Term) 


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# File 'lib/rdf/vocab/dwc.rb', line 669

def startDayOfYear
  @startDayOfYear
end

#stateProvince ⇒ RDF::Vocabulary::Term (readonly)

The name of the next smaller administrative region than country (state, province, canton, department, region, etc.) in which the Location occurs.

Returns:

  • (RDF::Vocabulary::Term) 


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# File 'lib/rdf/vocab/dwc.rb', line 673

def stateProvince
  @stateProvince
end

#subgenus ⇒ RDF::Vocabulary::Term (readonly)

The full scientific name of the subgenus in which the taxon is classified. Values should include the genus to avoid homonym confusion.

Returns:

  • (RDF::Vocabulary::Term) 


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# File 'lib/rdf/vocab/dwc.rb', line 677

def subgenus
  @subgenus
end

#Taxon ⇒ RDF::Vocabulary::Term (readonly)

A group of organisms (sensu purl.obolibrary.org/obo/OBI_0100026) considered by taxonomists to form a homogeneous unit.

Returns:

  • (RDF::Vocabulary::Term) 


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# File 'lib/rdf/vocab/dwc.rb', line 61

def Taxon
  @Taxon
end

#taxonConceptID ⇒ RDF::Vocabulary::Term (readonly)

An identifier for the taxonomic concept to which the record refers - not for the nomenclatural details of a taxon.

Returns:

  • (RDF::Vocabulary::Term) 


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# File 'lib/rdf/vocab/dwc.rb', line 681

def taxonConceptID
  @taxonConceptID
end

#taxonID ⇒ RDF::Vocabulary::Term (readonly)

An identifier for the set of taxon information (data associated with the Taxon class). May be a global unique identifier or an identifier specific to the data set.

Returns:

  • (RDF::Vocabulary::Term) 


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# File 'lib/rdf/vocab/dwc.rb', line 685

def taxonID
  @taxonID
end

#taxonomicStatus ⇒ RDF::Vocabulary::Term (readonly)

The status of the use of the scientificName as a label for a taxon. Requires taxonomic opinion to define the scope of a taxon. Rules of priority then are used to define the taxonomic status of the nomenclature contained in that scope, combined with the experts opinion. It must be linked to a specific taxonomic reference that defines the concept. Recommended best practice is to use a controlled vocabulary.

Returns:

  • (RDF::Vocabulary::Term) 


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# File 'lib/rdf/vocab/dwc.rb', line 697

def taxonomicStatus
  @taxonomicStatus
end

#taxonRank ⇒ RDF::Vocabulary::Term (readonly)

The taxonomic rank of the most specific name in the scientificName. Recommended best practice is to use a controlled vocabulary.

Returns:

  • (RDF::Vocabulary::Term) 


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# File 'lib/rdf/vocab/dwc.rb', line 689

def taxonRank
  @taxonRank
end

#taxonRemarks ⇒ RDF::Vocabulary::Term (readonly)

Comments or notes about the taxon or name.

Returns:

  • (RDF::Vocabulary::Term) 


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# File 'lib/rdf/vocab/dwc.rb', line 693

def taxonRemarks
  @taxonRemarks
end

#typeStatus ⇒ RDF::Vocabulary::Term (readonly)

A list (concatenated and separated) of nomenclatural types (type status, typified scientific name, publication) applied to the subject.

Returns:

  • (RDF::Vocabulary::Term) 


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# File 'lib/rdf/vocab/dwc.rb', line 701

def typeStatus
  @typeStatus
end

#verbatimCoordinates ⇒ RDF::Vocabulary::Term (readonly)

The verbatim original spatial coordinates of the Location. The coordinate ellipsoid, geodeticDatum, or full Spatial Reference System (SRS) for these coordinates should be stored in verbatimSRS and the coordinate system should be stored in verbatimCoordinateSystem.

Returns:

  • (RDF::Vocabulary::Term) 


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# File 'lib/rdf/vocab/dwc.rb', line 709

def verbatimCoordinates
  @verbatimCoordinates
end

#verbatimCoordinateSystem ⇒ RDF::Vocabulary::Term (readonly)

The spatial coordinate system for the verbatimLatitude and verbatimLongitude or the verbatimCoordinates of the Location. Recommended best practice is to use a controlled vocabulary.

Returns:

  • (RDF::Vocabulary::Term) 


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# File 'lib/rdf/vocab/dwc.rb', line 705

def verbatimCoordinateSystem
  @verbatimCoordinateSystem
end

#verbatimDepth ⇒ RDF::Vocabulary::Term (readonly)

The original description of the depth below the local surface.

Returns:

  • (RDF::Vocabulary::Term) 


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# File 'lib/rdf/vocab/dwc.rb', line 713

def verbatimDepth
  @verbatimDepth
end

#verbatimElevation ⇒ RDF::Vocabulary::Term (readonly)

The original description of the elevation (altitude, usually above sea level) of the Location.

Returns:

  • (RDF::Vocabulary::Term) 


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# File 'lib/rdf/vocab/dwc.rb', line 717

def verbatimElevation
  @verbatimElevation
end

#verbatimEventDate ⇒ RDF::Vocabulary::Term (readonly)

The verbatim original representation of the date and time information for an Event.

Returns:

  • (RDF::Vocabulary::Term) 


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# File 'lib/rdf/vocab/dwc.rb', line 721

def verbatimEventDate
  @verbatimEventDate
end

#verbatimLatitude ⇒ RDF::Vocabulary::Term (readonly)

The verbatim original latitude of the Location. The coordinate ellipsoid, geodeticDatum, or full Spatial Reference System (SRS) for these coordinates should be stored in verbatimSRS and the coordinate system should be stored in verbatimCoordinateSystem.

Returns:

  • (RDF::Vocabulary::Term) 


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# File 'lib/rdf/vocab/dwc.rb', line 725

def verbatimLatitude
  @verbatimLatitude
end

#verbatimLocality ⇒ RDF::Vocabulary::Term (readonly)

The original textual description of the place.

Returns:

  • (RDF::Vocabulary::Term) 


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# File 'lib/rdf/vocab/dwc.rb', line 729

def verbatimLocality
  @verbatimLocality
end

#verbatimLongitude ⇒ RDF::Vocabulary::Term (readonly)

The verbatim original longitude of the Location. The coordinate ellipsoid, geodeticDatum, or full Spatial Reference System (SRS) for these coordinates should be stored in verbatimSRS and the coordinate system should be stored in verbatimCoordinateSystem.

Returns:

  • (RDF::Vocabulary::Term) 


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# File 'lib/rdf/vocab/dwc.rb', line 733

def verbatimLongitude
  @verbatimLongitude
end

#verbatimSRS ⇒ RDF::Vocabulary::Term (readonly)

The ellipsoid, geodetic datum, or spatial reference system (SRS) upon which coordinates given in verbatimLatitude and verbatimLongitude, or verbatimCoordinates are based. Recommended best practice is use the EPSG code as a controlled vocabulary to provide an SRS, if known. Otherwise use a controlled vocabulary for the name or code of the geodetic datum, if known. Otherwise use a controlled vocabulary for the name or code of the ellipsoid, if known. If none of these is known, use the value “unknown”.

Returns:

  • (RDF::Vocabulary::Term) 


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# File 'lib/rdf/vocab/dwc.rb', line 737

def verbatimSRS
  @verbatimSRS
end

#verbatimTaxonRank ⇒ RDF::Vocabulary::Term (readonly)

The taxonomic rank of the most specific name in the scientificName as it appears in the original record.

Returns:

  • (RDF::Vocabulary::Term) 


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# File 'lib/rdf/vocab/dwc.rb', line 741

def verbatimTaxonRank
  @verbatimTaxonRank
end

#vernacularName ⇒ RDF::Vocabulary::Term (readonly)

A common or vernacular name.

Returns:

  • (RDF::Vocabulary::Term) 


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# File 'lib/rdf/vocab/dwc.rb', line 745

def vernacularName
  @vernacularName
end

#waterBody ⇒ RDF::Vocabulary::Term (readonly)

The name of the water body in which the Location occurs. Recommended best practice is to use a controlled vocabulary such as the Getty Thesaurus of Geographic Names.

Returns:

  • (RDF::Vocabulary::Term) 


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# File 'lib/rdf/vocab/dwc.rb', line 749

def waterBody
  @waterBody
end

#year ⇒ RDF::Vocabulary::Term (readonly)

The four-digit year in which the Event occurred, according to the Common Era Calendar.

Returns:

  • (RDF::Vocabulary::Term) 


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# File 'lib/rdf/vocab/dwc.rb', line 753

def year
  @year
end