Parameter: species

Dataset: 
Octocoral transects - species list
Parameter: 
species
Master parameters information
Short Name:
 species
Short Description:
 species
Official Name:
 species
No Data Value:
 nd
Description:
 

a taxonomic binomial that consists of a genus name followed by the species name of an organism

Dataset-parameters information
Supplied Name: 
species
Supplied Units: 
unitless
Conversion Necessary: 
no
Conversion Utility: 
No Data Value: 
nd
Description: 

Species name. Can include morphology information (e.g. encrusting) or forma nomenclature (e.g. Eunicea succinea f. plantaginea)