Parameter: Species_code

Dataset: 
octocoral
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_code
Supplied Units: 
unitless
Conversion Necessary: 
no
Conversion Utility: 
No Data Value: 
nd
Description: 
Octocorals species acronyms. Field identifications of Pseudoplexaura flagellosa and P. wagenaari are difficult among small colonies and for analysis purposes the two species should be lumped as a single group. Field identifications of Eunicea mammosa E. laxispica and E. succinea are sometimes difficult s and for analysis purposes the two species should be lumped as a single group. LINES WITH NO SPECIES ENTRY IDENTIFY QUADRATS IN WHICH NO OCTOCORALS WERE PRESENT- This is also noted in the comments as "No colonies present"