PAHMA controlled list—Sex determination
- Michael T. Black
Sex determination |
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No value selected |
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male |
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female |
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probable male |
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probable female |
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possible male |
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possible female |
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asexual |
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hermaphrodite |
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includes androgynous |
multiple |
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if there are multiple individuals with differing sexes |
not applicable |
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unknown |
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indeterminate |
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it is not possible to determine the sex of this individual |
The PAHMA definition is:
Sex determination |
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Definition |
The sex of a biological specimen. |
Instructions |
Use a single term, without punctuation or capitalization. Maintain a list of standard terms. |
Examples |
male; female; asexual; hermaphrodite; unknown; indeterminate |
Use |
Record once only for a specimen. |
Info. Group |
Object description information |
The Spectrum definition is:
Sex |
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Definition |
The gender of an animal specimen. |
How to record |
Use a single term, without punctuation or capitalisation. Maintain a list of standard terms. |
Examples |
male; female; hermaphrodite; androgynous; unknown |
Use |
Record once only for a specimen. |
Information Group |
Object description information |