DELTA – DEscription Language for TAxonomy

The DELTA format (DEscription Language for TAxonomy) is a flexible method for encoding taxonomic descriptions for computer processing. DELTA-format data can be used to produce natural-language descriptions, conventional or interactive keys, cladistic or phenetic classifications, and information-retrieval systems.

Overview of the DELTA System

Installing and running the programs •  List of available programs •  Documentation

Support and discussion: the DELTA-L mailing list

Data – descriptions, illustrations, identification, information retrieval

Methodology of interactive keys and descriptive databases

References – applications and documentation of the DELTA System

Contacts, citation, acknowledgements

Printing files obtained from this site

Southern IPM Center

Bugwood Center for Invasive Species and Ecosystem Health