title: Integrating specimen databases and revisionary systematics.
abstract: Arguments are presented for the merit of integrating specimen databases into the practice of revisionary systematics. Work flows, data connections, data outputs, and data standardization are enumerated as critical aspects of such integration. Background information is provided on the use of "barcodes" as unique specimen identifiers and on methods for efficient data capture. Examples are provided on how to achieve efficient workflows and data standardization, as well as data outputs and data integration.
authors.affiliation: Division of Invertebrate Zoology, American Museum of Natural History, New York, New York 10024 USA.
authors.forename: Randall T
authors.initials: RT
authors.lastname: Schuh