DELTA

The DELTA format (DEscription Language for TAxonomy) is a flexible method for encoding taxonomic descriptions for computer processing. It has been adopted by the International Taxonomic Databases Working Group (TDWG) as a standard for data exchange. DELTA-format data can be used to produce natural-language descriptions, interactive or conventional keys, cladistic or phenetic classifications, and information-retrieval systems.

• Overview of the DELTA system
• Programs and documentation
• Data - descriptions, illustrations, identification, information retrieval
• Index to cited DELTA publications on the Internet
• References - applications and documentation of the DELTA system
• Availability, support, contacts, acknowledgements

Biodiversity and Biological Collections Server

DELTA Data Sets on the XVI IBC CD-ROM