Simple API to search for specimens

The Material Examined API does three things. Firstly it tries to parse the specimen code to extract collection codes, catalogue numbers, etc. If you just want to parse a code, then don't set the match parameter (i.e., &match).

Parameter Value

code Specimen code, e.g. BMNH 1891.6.13.25

match If not set the API just parses the specimen code, otherwise it will also try and find the specimen in GBIF. For example, api.php?code=UF+121176 displays the parsed code and possible alternative codes that can be searched for.

extend An integer value, e.g. 10. This uses the GBIF API to try and find variations on the catalogue number.

Parameter	Value
code	Specimen code, e.g. BMNH 1891.6.13.25
match	If not set the API just parses the specimen code, otherwise it will also try and find the specimen in GBIF. For example, api.php?code=UF+121176 displays the parsed code and possible alternative codes that can be searched for.
extend	An integer value, e.g. 10. This uses the GBIF API to try and find variations on the catalogue number.