Type specimens in Wikidata - creating a data bridge

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Wikidata can serve as a data bridge for integrating and managing information about biological type specimens. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.METHODOLOGICAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

Siobhan Leachman

doi:10.5281/zenodo.22239549

September 8, 2026Open Access

Type specimens in Wikidata - creating a data bridge

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The project outlines an initiative to link biological type specimen records within Wikidata to connect disparate biodiversity resources.
Designed as a presentation for the Biodiversity Information Standards (TDWG 2026) conference.
Maps physical specimen records and taxonomic identifiers into the Wikidata linked open data knowledge base.
Provides a structured linking mechanism to bridge distributed taxonomic collections and digital catalogs.
Improves discoverability and interoperability of critical biological reference specimens across institutions.

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Descriptive report demonstrates type specimen data integration in Wikidata, suggesting improved cross-platform interoperability for global biodiversity informatics.

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A presentation to be given at TDWG2026 conference in Oslo 21 - 25 September.

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