Crosswalk for Natural History Specimen Data Model - Wikimedia Commons + SDC | Synapse
March 7, 2026Open Access
Crosswalk for Natural History Specimen Data Model - Wikimedia Commons + SDC
Key Points
The aim is to create a crosswalk to harmonize data between Darwin Core and Wikimedia Commons for natural history specimens.
Developed a CSV file showcasing the mapping between Darwin Core and Wikimedia Commons data models.
Included information for natural history specimen images from Wikidata.
Provides a clear mapping framework for accessing natural history specimen data.
Enhances usability of specimen images on Wikimedia Commons by aligning them with established standards.
Abstract
CSV file showing the crosswalk between Darwin Core and the Wikimedia Commons data model for Natural History specimen images as produced by the Wikidata:WikiProject Natural History Specimen Data Model.