As the number of observations submitted to the citizen science platform iNaturalist continues to grow, it is increasingly important that these observations can be identified to the finest taxonomic level, maximizing their value for biodiversity research. Here, we explore the benefits of acting as an identifier on iNaturalist.

As the number of observations submitted to the citizen science platform iNaturalist continues to grow, it is increasingly important that these observations can be identified to the finest taxonomic level, maximizing their value for biodiversity research. Here, we explore the benefits of acting as an identifier on iNaturalist.

  • quercus@slrpnk.netOPEnglish
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    4 days ago

    Only half as much as I observe 😅 I’m not confident enough to ID outside of the Mid-Atlantic, sticking mostly to Erigeron sp, pokeberry, some trees, and a handful of bugs.

    I wholeheartedly agree, the community there is awesome! It’s so exciting when an expert or specialist IDs an observation of mine, or dis/agrees with my ID. Such a fun way to learn.