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Identification Keys and Taxonomic Resource Indexing IdentifyLife provides structured access to biological identification keys and taxonomic resources published across the web and scientific literature. This includes dichotomous and multi-access keys based on morphological, anatomical, and descriptive characters for organisms across all domains of life. By indexing these resources and aligning them with standardized taxonomic frameworks, IdentifyLife supports reproducible and transparent organism identification, from field observations to research-grade classification.
Identification Keys and Taxonomic Resource Indexing

IdentifyLife provides structured access to biological identification keys and taxonomic resources published across the web and scientific literature.

This includes dichotomous and multi-access keys based on morphological, anatomical, and descriptive characters for organisms across all domains of life.

By indexing these resources and aligning them with standardized taxonomic frameworks, IdentifyLife supports reproducible and transparent organism identification, from field observations to research-grade classification.

IdentifyLife supports integrative approaches to biological identification by connecting traditional morphology-based methods with modern molecular and computational concepts. This includes: Morphological identification keys DNA barcoding and metabarcoding concepts Phylogenetic and evolutionary context AI assisted image based classification (e.g. CNN-based models) By acknowledging multiple lines of evidence, IdentifyLife reflects modern taxonomic practice and helps users understand how different identification methods complement one another.
Integrative Identification Frameworks

IdentifyLife supports integrative approaches to biological identification by connecting traditional morphology-based methods with modern molecular and computational concepts.

This includes:

  • Morphological identification keys

  • DNA barcoding and metabarcoding concepts

  • Phylogenetic and evolutionary context

  • AI assisted image based classification (e.g. CNN-based models)

By acknowledging multiple lines of evidence, IdentifyLife reflects modern taxonomic practice and helps users understand how different identification methods complement one another.

Connectivity to Global Biodiversity Databases IdentifyLife links identification resources to authoritative global biodiversity infrastructures, supporting standardized names, classifications, and conservation context. This connectivity enables users to: Validate scientific names and taxonomy Explore species diversity across taxonomic groups Understand conservation status and biodiversity patterns By aligning identification tools with global reference systems, IdentifyLife helps ensure that identification results are interoperable, comparable, and scientifically reliable.
Connectivity to Global Biodiversity Databases

IdentifyLife links identification resources to authoritative global biodiversity infrastructures, supporting standardized names, classifications, and conservation context.

This connectivity enables users to:

  • Validate scientific names and taxonomy

  • Explore species diversity across taxonomic groups

  • Understand conservation status and biodiversity patterns

By aligning identification tools with global reference systems, IdentifyLife helps ensure that identification results are interoperable, comparable, and scientifically reliable.