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==LIAS Glossary== | ==LIAS Glossary== | ||
− | In order to describe and identify lichens and ascomycetes, the [http://www.lias.net/|LIAS] project uses a wide range of descriptive terms. This glossary aims to | + | In order to describe and identify lichens and ascomycetes, the [http://www.lias.net/|LIAS] project uses a wide range of descriptive terms. This glossary aims to provides definitions for the terms used in the character and character state definitions of [http://www.lias.net/|LIAS]. It is still undergoing development and we ask all interested researchers to excuse incompleteness and errors. Any criticism and/or collaboration is highly appreciated! See "About" for further information about the project. |
==Entry points== | ==Entry points== | ||
− | * Use the search box in the top right corner. | + | * Use the search box in the top right corner. |
− | * Use the alphabetical index, either as '''[[Page index|first letter index]]''' or '''[[Page index|complete index]]''' (slow!) . | + | * Use the alphabetical index, either as '''[[Page index|first letter index]]''' or '''[[Page index|complete index]]''' (slow!) . |
− | * Browse the content by selected categories, see [[Special:Categories| | + | * Browse the content by selected categories, see all [[Special:Categories|categories]] or [[Special:UncategorizedCategories|Top level categories]]. Please note that categorization is currently incomplete! |
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==How to contribute== | ==How to contribute== | ||
− | * After obtaining a user account, you are welcome to make corrections, point out errors. Note that it is good Wiki style to ruthlessly rewrite a definition if you consider this necessary. Your changes will be easy to trace since all versions of a page are preserved and a comparison function is available (links behind ">" in the footer of each page). Write comments at the end of an article only if you are uncertain about a correction. | + | * After obtaining a user account, you are welcome to make corrections, point out errors. Note that it is good Wiki style to ruthlessly rewrite a definition if you consider this necessary. Your changes will be easy to trace since all versions of a page are preserved and a comparison function is available (links behind ">" in the footer of each page). Write comments at the end of an article only if you are uncertain about a correction. |
* We urgently need illustrations (drawings, photos, diagrams). We thank you for your contributions. They will be clearly labelled with your authorship and the copyright remains with you! | * We urgently need illustrations (drawings, photos, diagrams). We thank you for your contributions. They will be clearly labelled with your authorship and the copyright remains with you! | ||
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Newcomers to Wikis: You may want to read the [[Wiki Help]] page! | Newcomers to Wikis: You may want to read the [[Wiki Help]] page! | ||
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Revision as of 15:40, 13 July 2006
LIAS Glossary
In order to describe and identify lichens and ascomycetes, the [1] project uses a wide range of descriptive terms. This glossary aims to provides definitions for the terms used in the character and character state definitions of [2]. It is still undergoing development and we ask all interested researchers to excuse incompleteness and errors. Any criticism and/or collaboration is highly appreciated! See "About" for further information about the project.
Entry points
- Use the search box in the top right corner.
- Use the alphabetical index, either as first letter index or complete index (slow!) .
- Browse the content by selected categories, see all categories or Top level categories. Please note that categorization is currently incomplete!
How to contribute
- After obtaining a user account, you are welcome to make corrections, point out errors. Note that it is good Wiki style to ruthlessly rewrite a definition if you consider this necessary. Your changes will be easy to trace since all versions of a page are preserved and a comparison function is available (links behind ">" in the footer of each page). Write comments at the end of an article only if you are uncertain about a correction.
- We urgently need illustrations (drawings, photos, diagrams). We thank you for your contributions. They will be clearly labelled with your authorship and the copyright remains with you!
Newcomers to Wikis: You may want to read the Wiki Help page!
This page is part of the LIAS Glossary. It is closely interlinked with the other LIAS projects: LIAS • LIAS light • LIAS names • LIAS gtm. See also Cooperating Websites
Many pages in the LIAS Glossary is in need of further revisions. Please contribute. Criticism as well as collaboration is welcome!