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Compilation of Metadata Standards

Details


Name

Ecological Metadata Language

alternativ Name

EML

Web Link

https://eml.ecoinformatics.org/

Description

The Ecological Metadata Language (EML) defines a comprehensive vocabulary and a readable XML markup syntax for documenting research data. It is in widespread use in the earth and environmental sciences, and increasingly in other research disciplines as well.

Used by Disciplines

Biology, Biodiversity, Earth Science

Keywords

ecological data