orthopteracollections-nhmj-ioj
Citation
Morrison E, Campbell K (2019). orthopteracollections-nhmj-ioj. Version 1.3. Institute of Jamaica. Occurrence dataset https://doi.org/10.15468/fojam0 accessed via GBIF.org on 2025-06-15.Description
The data covered are the holding of the Institute of Jamaica Zoological collections from the order Orthoptera.Purpose
The data set was created to facilitate access through digitization. This access will enhance research and fill data gaps that exists.
Sampling Description
Study Extent
The study extend covers the entire island of Jamaica. The preserved specimens were collected across all parishes.Sampling
Most specimens were collected by use of sweep nets or by hand.Quality Control
Persons were trained by project partners from the British Museum of Natural History in the digitization of specimens and the setting up of workflows. Verification of data were performed in house by Zoologist and checked on the GBIF data portalMethod steps
- Cleaning of data: Standardization of data in Excel Sheets, updating and correction of specimen identification with authorities. Data sheet formatted using Darwin Core requirements Unique identifiers created for each specimen Generating and printing barcodes Assigning barcodes to specimens and specimen storage areas
Taxonomic Coverages
Geographic Coverages
The range is the island of Jamaica which is located within the Greater Antilles. The island is the second smallest within the Greater Antilles and rich in biodiversity.
Bibliographic Citations
Contacts
Elizabeth Morrisonoriginator
position: Botanist
Institute of Jamaica
10-16 East Street
Kingston
JM
Telephone: (876) 922-0621
email: emorrison@nhmj-ioj.org.jm
Keron Campbell
originator
position: Botanist
Institute of Jamaica
10-16 East Street
Kingston
JM
Telephone: (876) 922-0621
email: kcampbell@nhmj-ioj.org.jm
Keron Campbell
metadata author
position: Botanist
Institute Of Jamaica
10-16 East Street
Kingston
N/A
N/A
JM
Telephone: (876) 922-0621
email: kcampbell@nhmj-ioj.org.jm
Elizabeth Morrison
metadata author
position: Botanist
Institute of Jamaica
10-16 East Street
Kingston
N/A
N/A
JM
Telephone: (876) 922-0621
email: emorrison@nhmj-ioj.org.jm
Elizabeth Morrison
point of contact
position: Director
Institute of Jamaica
10-16 East Street
Kingston
Kingston
JM
Telephone: 8769220621
email: emorrison@nhmj-ioj.org.jm
Leonard Wright
curator
position: Lab Technician
Institute of Jamaica
10-16 East Street
Kingston
JM
Telephone: (876) 922-0621
email: lwright@nhmj-ioj.org.jm
Dionne Newell
point of contact
position: Senior Research Officer - Entomology
Institute of Jamaica
10-16 East Street
Kingston
Kingston
JM
Telephone: 8769220621
email: dnewell@nhmj-ioj.org.jm
Keron Campbell
administrative point of contact
position: Botanist
Institute of Jamaica
10-16 East Street
Kingston
JM
Telephone: (876) 922-0621
email: kcampbell@nhmj-ioj.org.jm
Elizabeth Morrison
administrative point of contact
position: Zoologist
Institute of Jamaica
10-16 East Street
Kingston
Kingston
JM
Telephone: 8769220621
email: emorrison@nhmj-ioj.org.jm
Dionne Newell
administrative point of contact
position: Senior Research Officer - Entomology
Institute of Jamaica
10-16 East Street
Kingston
N/A
N/A
JM
Telephone: 8769220621
email: dnewell@nhmj-ioj.org.jm