Members of the Orthopterists' Society and others doing serious work with Phasmida
are encouraged to participate in the development of the Phasmida Species File
Online. In most cases this will mean correcting or adding information fitting
the individual's specific research interest.
The classification and nomenclature used for the database should reflect the most
recent published information, but there are exceptions.
- Unpublished information may be added under certain circumstances:
- If significant information about an unnamed taxon is publicly available, such as
in another website, the taxon may be entered with a reference or link to that information.
- An editor may add significant unpublished information citing "This database" as
the source and the person as the author. However, the classification and nomenclature
may not be altered because of the information. For example, see Necroscia
nobilissima . This is done to call information to the attention of
the next author who publishes something about the taxon or group. Once the
information has been published, the citation to "This database" should be deleted.
- If a change in classification reflects a subjective judgment, and the matter is
of sufficient interest that conflicting opinions are likely to be published; then
the editor may delay entering the change until a predominent opinion emerges from
multiple authors. However, each conflicting citation should be entered with
a note giving the opinion of that author.
