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TAXOKEY: a universal taxonomic key program using DOS text files and graphics

John A. Byers

Department of Plant Protection, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, S-230 53 Alnarp, Sweden. E-mail:john.byers{at}vsv.slu.se

A program (TAXOKEY.EXE), requiring only a few keystrokes to use, is described as a universal taxonomic key in the identification of plant and animal species by IBM-compatible personal computers. A DOS text file serves as the database for a key that can be dichotomous or with multiple choices. TAXOKEY can optionally display colour or monochrome screen pictures to illustrate the keys. Additional programs are described that are used to make the keys and check for errors, as well as convert .PCX graphic images for use with TAXOKEY. A second text file can be searched by TAXOKEY for information on particular species descriptions, notes and references.

Received on October 17, 1995; accepted on February 8, 1996

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