TBMap: A Taxonomic Perspective on the Phylogenetic Database TreeBASE
Author Information
Author(s): Roderic DM Page
Primary Institution: University of Glasgow
Hypothesis
How can taxonomic names in TreeBASE be effectively mapped to external taxonomic databases to improve data retrieval?
Conclusion
The TBMap database provides a mapping of names in TreeBASE to external taxonomic databases, enhancing information retrieval and enabling new queries and visualizations.
Supporting Evidence
- The mapping enables hierarchical queries that significantly improve data retrieval.
- TBMap clusters names that refer to the same taxon, reducing inconsistencies.
- Over 1 million mappings were created between TreeBASE and external databases.
Takeaway
This study created a tool that helps connect names of organisms in a big database to names in other databases, making it easier to find information about them.
Methodology
Taxonomic names in TreeBASE were mapped onto names in external databases, and a graph of these mappings was constructed to identify name clusters.
Limitations
Some names in TreeBASE were difficult to map due to errors, homonyms, and alternative spellings.
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