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iNaturalist Research-grade Observations

Dataset homepage

Citation

iNaturalist.org (2020). iNaturalist Research-grade Observations. Occurrence dataset https://doi.org/10.15468/ab3s5x accessed via GBIF.org on 2020-02-18.

Description

Research-grade observations from iNaturalist.org. iNaturalist is a joint initiative of the California Academy of Sciences and the National Geographic Society.

Purpose

iNaturalist.org is a website where anyone can record their observations from nature. Members record observations for numerous reasons, including participation in citizen science projects, class projects, and personal fulfillment.

Sampling Description

Quality Control

For more about data quality on iNaturalist, see http://www.inaturalist.org/pages/help#quality

Method steps

  1. Observation recorded and verified by the community

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Geographic Coverages

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