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updated data model
Dear biodiversity group,
The attributes to the entities (previously agreed upon) that I feel are
necessary to complete a Data Model for all taxa are as followed:
SPECIES
Names
taxanomic and common
Physical Description
all basic morphological charachteristics
reproduction
life span
Behavior
competition
predators/prey
feeding
reproduction
Typical habitat
The above attributes for SPECIES should be in structured text form unless
otherwise noted.
LOCATION
Northampton County
Accomack County
specific habitat and species found in each county
Dates of references containing last recordings of observations
OBSERVATION (I don't really see that much of a difference between this entity
and it's attributes when compared to the previous ones!)
-But here's a shot anyway
Actual observed habitats compared to "normal"
Actual observed behavior compared to "normal"
Any sign of a new or alternate species
Quality of records, references, and sources used
**All of the above should be in structured text form, some information that
could be in free text form that I think could especially apply to my mammal
group are:
Economic Importance
Game or Non-game species
Furs
Food
Sport
Tracks
Interaction with humans
Limited Past accounts of mammals (haven't found much info. on)
This is just some broad information which I hope will be useful to the group
and the final data model. I'm sure this can be rearranged or restructured in
a more complete way. Have a safe holiday everyone!
Justin Worrell