Frequently asked questions
Why are there parentheses around this taxon's name?
How can I get NEXUS files for my organism/search results?
In my septum data NEXUS file, why is one species split into two different entries?
When entering a new species, what do I do if the species name has changed since the reference was published?
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Why are there parentheses around this taxon's name?
The parentheses indicate an anamorph name used for the main taxon entry name.
How can I get NEXUS files for my organism(s)?
Ready-made NEXUS files are accessible only from a search results page. Look under the
"Get NEXUS files"
portion of the
guide.
In my NEXUS file, why is one species split into two different entries?
NEXUS data are split between the locations of the characters described (see
"Location/cell type codes"
section of the
"Organization - Septum/Septal pore"
page for more information, and the
"Character description"
list for the location code key.
When entering a new species, what do I do if the species name has changed since the reference was published?
A species should be entered using the currently accepted name;
Index Fungorum
is a useful site for looking up names, and searching recently published papers is also useful. See the
Classification hierarchy
section of the
"Adding and editing taxa in the database"
page.
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