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Aaron Wilton | Manaaki Whenua – Landcare Research
Darren Ward
WardDA@landcareresearch.co.nz
This Local Contexts project encompasses the objects housed in New Zealand Arthropod Collection (NZAC) - Ko te Aitanga Pepeke o Aotearoa.
NZAC has the most complete coverage of terrestrial invertebrates in New Zealand. There are about 6.5 million specimens, with >1 million pinned. There are about 2600 primary type specimens. Most specimens are from the New Zealand subregion (about 6 million specimens) and neighbouring Pacific Island Countries (0.5 million). The collection is housed at Manaaki Whenua in Tamaki Makaurau/Auckland.
The objects are being digitised to improve the accessibility of these records. Through the addition of new objects and the digitisation of historic collections, the data made digitally accessible is increasing. In addition, the data are also being updated through scientific research (e.g., as specified are re-identified) and curatorial activity on the data and objects.
To view these digital records please visit:
· SCD [URL]
· GBIF [URL]
Manaaki Whenua welcomes interest in collaborating to establish other Local Contexts projects. Please see our institutional record for examples of these.
The BC (Biocultural) Notice is a visible notification that there are accompanying cultural rights and responsibilities that need further attention for any future sharing and use of this material or data. The BC Notice recognizes the rights of Indigenous Peoples to permission the use of information, collections, data and digital sequence information (DSI) generated from the biodiversity or genetic resources associated with traditional lands, waters, and territories. The BC Notice may indicate that BC Labels are in development and their implementation is being negotiated.
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