This is a list of terms that may be part of a TDWG vocabulary. If the terms on this list are defined by TDWG, the list corresponds to terms in a namespace whose IRI is listed in the header. In the case where the terms are borrowed from a non-TDWG vocabulary, the list includes terms that are "borrowed" for inclusion in a TDWG vocabulary. The list includes all "current" terms on the list, which may or may not be recommended for use. Terms that are no longer recommended for use may have specified replacements - see the metadata about that specific term.
For more information about the structure and version model of TDWG vocabularies, see the TDWG Standards Documentation Specification.
List versions are "snapshots" of the term list at a particular point in time. To examine specific historical versions of this list, click on one of the links below.
This term list is available in the formats or distribution methods listed in the table below. Please note that distribution access URLs may be subject to change over time. Therefore, it is preferable to request the abstract IRI of the resources and request the desired Content-type through content negotiation.
| Description | IRI | Access URL |
|---|---|---|
| HTML file (this document) | http://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/attributes.htm | http://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/attributes.htm |
| RDF/Turtle | http://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/attributes.ttl | http://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/attributes.ttl |
| RDF/XML | http://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/attributes.rdf | http://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/attributes.rdf |
| JSON-LD | http://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/attributes.json | http://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/attributes.json |
| Term Name: | tdwgutility:Attribution |
| Label: | Attribution Category |
| Term IRI: | http://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/attributes/Attribution |
| Term version IRI: | http://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/attributes/version/Attribution-2018-06-14 |
| Modified: | 2018-06-14 |
| Definition: | Indicates that the term should be included in the Attribution category. |
| Type: | Class |
| Term Name: | tdwgutility:ContentCoverage |
| Label: | Content Coverage Category |
| Term IRI: | http://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/attributes/ContentCoverage |
| Term version IRI: | http://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/attributes/version/ContentCoverage-2018-06-14 |
| Modified: | 2018-06-14 |
| Definition: | Indicates that the term should be included in the Content Coverage category. |
| Type: | Class |
| Term Name: | tdwgutility:DecisionClass |
| Label: | A Decision |
| Term IRI: | http://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/attributes/DecisionClass |
| Term version IRI: | http://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/attributes/version/DecisionClass-2017-10-10 |
| Modified: | 2017-10-10 |
| Definition: | A decision made by the TDWG Executive Committee. |
| Type: | Class |
| Term Name: | tdwgutility:Management |
| Label: | Management Category |
| Term IRI: | http://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/attributes/Management |
| Term version IRI: | http://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/attributes/version/Management-2018-06-14 |
| Modified: | 2018-06-14 |
| Definition: | Indicates that the term should be included in the Management category. |
| Type: | Class |
| Term Name: | tdwgutility:RelatedResource |
| Label: | Related Resources Category |
| Term IRI: | http://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/attributes/RelatedResource |
| Term version IRI: | http://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/attributes/version/RelatedResource-2018-06-14 |
| Modified: | 2018-06-14 |
| Definition: | Indicates that the term should be included in the Related Resources category. |
| Type: | Class |
| Term Name: | tdwgutility:ResourceCreation |
| Label: | Resource Creation Category |
| Term IRI: | http://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/attributes/ResourceCreation |
| Term version IRI: | http://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/attributes/version/ResourceCreation-2018-06-14 |
| Modified: | 2018-06-14 |
| Definition: | Indicates that the term should be included in the Resource Creation category. |
| Type: | Class |
| Term Name: | tdwgutility:ServiceAccessPoint |
| Label: | Service Access Point |
| Term IRI: | http://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/attributes/ServiceAccessPoint |
| Term version IRI: | http://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/attributes/version/ServiceAccessPoint-2018-06-14 |
| Modified: | 2020-01-27 |
| Definition: | A specific digital representation of a resource (e.g., a specific resolution, quality, or format). |
| Type: | Class |
| Note: | This term is no longer recommended for use. |
| Is replaced by: | http://rs.tdwg.org/ac/terms/ServiceAccessPoint |
| Term Name: | tdwgutility:TaxonomicCoverage |
| Label: | Taxonomic Coverage Category |
| Term IRI: | http://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/attributes/TaxonomicCoverage |
| Term version IRI: | http://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/attributes/version/TaxonomicCoverage-2018-06-14 |
| Modified: | 2018-06-14 |
| Definition: | Indicates that the term should be included in the Taxonomic Coverage category. |
| Type: | Class |
| Term Name: | tdwgutility:TermList |
| Label: | Term List |
| Term IRI: | http://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/attributes/TermList |
| Term version IRI: | http://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/attributes/version/TermList-2017-06-06 |
| Modified: | 2017-06-06 |
| Definition: | An IRI-identified set of terms that is part of a vocabulary and that includes terms within the vocabulary that are grouped in a particular way, such as falling within a particular namespace. |
| Type: | Class |
| Term Name: | tdwgutility:UseWithIRI |
| Label: | Use with IRI |
| Term IRI: | http://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/attributes/UseWithIRI |
| Term version IRI: | http://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/attributes/version/UseWithIRI-2017-09-30 |
| Modified: | 2017-09-23 |
| Definition: | Indicates that the term should have an IRI value. |
| Type: | Class |
| Term Name: | tdwgutility:Vocabulary |
| Label: | Vocabulary |
| Term IRI: | http://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/attributes/Vocabulary |
| Term version IRI: | http://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/attributes/version/Vocabulary-2017-06-06 |
| Modified: | 2017-06-06 |
| Definition: | A collection of standardized terms. |
| Type: | Class |
| Term Name: | tdwgutility:abcdEquivalence |
| Label: | ABCD Equivalence |
| Term IRI: | http://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/attributes/abcdEquivalence |
| Term version IRI: | http://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/attributes/version/abcdEquivalence-2009-01-25 |
| Modified: | 2009-01-25 |
| Definition: | Used to show the xpath(s) to the equivalent term(s) in the current version of the Access to Biological Collections Data (ABCD) schema. |
| Type: | Property |
| Term Name: | tdwgutility:decision |
| Label: | Has Decision |
| Term IRI: | http://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/attributes/decision |
| Term version IRI: | http://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/attributes/version/decision-2017-10-10 |
| Modified: | 2017-10-10 |
| Definition: | Used to reference the formal decision that resulted in this version of the term. |
| Type: | Property |
| Term Name: | tdwgutility:layer |
| Label: | Layer |
| Term IRI: | http://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/attributes/layer |
| Term version IRI: | http://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/attributes/version/layer-2017-09-23 |
| Modified: | 2020-01-27 |
| Definition: | Used to indicate the centrality of vocabulary terms. |
| Type: | Property |
| Note: | This term is no longer recommended for use. |
| Term Name: | tdwgutility:organizedInClass |
| Label: | Organized in Class |
| Term IRI: | http://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/attributes/organizedInClass |
| Term version IRI: | http://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/attributes/version/organizedInClass-2009-08-24 |
| Modified: | 2009-08-24 |
| Definition: | Used to organize properties within classes for easier human understanding. |
| Type: | Property |
| Term Name: | tdwgutility:repeatable |
| Label: | Repeatable |
| Term IRI: | http://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/attributes/repeatable |
| Term version IRI: | http://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/attributes/version/repeatable-2017-09-23 |
| Modified: | 2017-09-23 |
| Definition: | Indicates that the term may be repeated in a metadata record. |
| Type: | Property |
| Term Name: | tdwgutility:required |
| Label: | Required |
| Term IRI: | http://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/attributes/required |
| Term version IRI: | http://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/attributes/version/required-2017-09-23 |
| Modified: | 2017-09-23 |
| Definition: | Indicates that a term is required to conform to a profile. |
| Type: | Property |
| Term Name: | tdwgutility:status |
| Label: | Status |
| Term IRI: | http://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/attributes/status |
| Term version IRI: | http://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/attributes/version/status-2009-01-25 |
| Modified: | 2009-01-25 |
| Definition: | Used to indicate if the term is recommended for use or if it is only of historical significance. |
| Type: | Property |
| Term Name: | tdwgutility:usageScope |
| Label: | Usage Scope |
| Term IRI: | http://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/attributes/usageScope |
| Term version IRI: | http://rs.tdwg.org/dwc/terms/attributes/version/usageScope-2020-08-06 |
| Modified: | 2020-08-06 |
| Definition: | Indicates whether a term is part of Simple Darwin Core or extended Darwin Core |
| Type: | Property |