Wikimedia Commons data model for Natural History specimen images | Synapse
March 7, 2026Open Access
Wikimedia Commons data model for Natural History specimen images
Key Points
To develop a structured data model for natural history specimen images in Wikimedia Commons.
Created a data model framework for specimen images
Integrated with Wikidata:WikiProject Natural History
Documented the structure and use cases for the data model
The data model enhances organization of specimen images
Facilitates better access and searchability for natural history data
Promotes standardization of data entry in Wikimedia Commons
Abstract
Documentation describing the data model developed for structured data added to natural history specimen Wikimedia Commons image files with the Wikidata:WikiProject Natural History Specimen Data Model.