There are several search scopes to available:
For more information of the data content see
Searching for Information
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Search by drilling down the TAXA TREE on the right
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Search by Name
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Search by Literature
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Search by Collection
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Search by Host
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Search by Description
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Other searches such as by Key, by Image, etc.
The TAXON TREE
In the right hand frame there is a basic
tree of the taxa. By
clicking on the 'plus'  or 'minus'
 to expand or collapse the tree
the search can be made by 'drilling down' to the name wanted
and then click on the name to bring up its details. The plus
indicates that there are subordinate taxa under name.
Two basic search types
For each of the above searches (except Literature) there are two basic search
types, a simple search and an advanced search.
Simple search
The simple search utilises a Google style text string
entry. It also includes a tick box so an upper and lower range can be used.
Use the following format for more comprehensive searches:
| Key word or key character use |
Meaning |
| space (character) |
AND (adding a word or phrase to the search) |
| AND (word) |
AND (adding a word or phrase to the search) |
| + (character) |
AND (adding a word or phrase to the search) |
| NOT (word) |
NOT (eliminate a word or phrase from the
search)
Use NOT and OR together to limit your search.
NOT has a higher precedence than OR. |
| - (character) |
NOT (eliminate a word or phrase from the
search)
Use NOT and OR together to limit your search.
NOT has a higher precedence than OR. |
| double quote (character) |
PHRASE |
| * or % (character) |
not used for input but implied in search and
results |
| LIKE (word) |
not used for input but implied in search and
results |
Advanced search
The advanced search feature allows
you to choose a field you want to search on and allows up to three ANDs and three ORs
within a search query. You can choose to search by whole word or partial word by ticking or
unticking the Whole Word checkbox and you can search anywhere in the field or just
the beginning of the field by ticking or unticking the Anywhere checkbox.
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