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TAXOKEY: a universal taxonomic key program using DOS text files and graphics

Author(s) -

John A. Byers

Publication year - 1996

Publication title -

computer applications in the biosciences

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 3.599

H-Index - 390

eISSN - 1460-2059

pISSN - 0266-7061

DOI - 10.1093/bioinformatics/12.3.185

Subject(s) - computer science , key (lock) , graphics , identification (biology) , information retrieval , monochrome , ibm pc compatible , file format , software , programming language , computer graphics (images) , artificial intelligence , operating system , biology , botany

A program (TAXOKEY.EXE), requiring only a few keystrokes to use, is described as a universal taxonomic key in the identification of plant and animal species by IBM-compatible personal computers. A DOS text file serves as the database for a key that can be dichotomous or with multiple choices. TAXOKEY can optionally display colour or monochrome screen pictures to illustrate the keys. Additional programs are described that are used to make the keys and check for errors, as well as convert .PCX graphic images for use with TAXOKEY. A second text file can be searched by TAXOKEY for information on particular species descriptions, notes and references.

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