Residency Interval
Definition
A period of recorded occurrence defined by the study and observation type. Locality, season, resource and sampling are part of that reference. Its endpoints are not automatic hard casework bounds.
- Context
- Ecological reference data
For example, a taxon recorded between two study visits has an observed occurrence history shaped by the inspection and collection schedule.
Limited detection and environmental mismatch can prevent a defensible interval.
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