This is the reference for the living occurrence database — records, distribution maps, downloads and the contribution workflow. Cite it whenever occurrence data obtained from WoC^® enter an analysis.

WoC^® continuously curates and redistributes contributed occurrence datasets while preserving attribution to original sources. When using WoC^® derived outputs, please cite also the primary source(s) for the underlying records and cite WoC^® as the platform delivering the harmonised, multi-source compilation and associated products.

cheCkOVER turns validated occurrence records into assessment-ready biogeographic metrics — range geometry, basin coverage and the species narrative pages. Cite it whenever these derived metrics or narratives support your work.

Reusing bundles programmatically? Each cheCkOVER species bundle carries its own CITATION.cff and bibliography — cite the bundle version you actually used, as bundles are snapshot-versioned. The machine-readable routes are mapped on the platform map.

This reference covers the evidence-manifesting layer — Species Exposure Bundles (SEB) and the machine-actionable routes that make WoC^® knowledge directly consumable by humans and AI agents. Cite it whenever SEBs or these access routes are used.

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