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    DOI10.15468/p5rupv

    Occurrence dataset Registered April 10, 2012

    Museum of Comparative Zoology, Harvard University

    Published by Museum of Comparative Zoology, Harvard University
    Harvard University M • Morris P J
    mczbase.mcz.harvard.edu
    LicenceCC BY-NC 4.0

    Description

    The Museum of Comparative Zoology was founded in 1859 on the concept that collections are an integral and fundamental component of zoological research and teaching. This more than 150-year-old commitment remains a strong and proud tradition for the MCZ.

    The present-day MCZ contains over 21-million specimens in ten research collections which comprise one of the world's richest and most varied resources for studying the diversity of life. The museum serves as the primary repository for zoological specimens collected by past and present Harvard faculty-curators, staff and associates conducting research around the world.

    As a premier university museum and research institution, the specimens and their related data are available to researchers of the scientific and museum community.

    Geographic scope

    Description

    Global geographic scope.

    Bounding box
    Latitude
    From -90 to 90
    Longitude
    From -180 to 180

    Temporal scope

    range
    July 01, 1743 - December 31, 2030

    Taxonomic scope

    Description

    Recent and Fossil Animals. All names in MCZbase are disclaimed for nomenclatural purposes.

    Coverage
    AnimaliaAnimals
    MolluscaMollusksNematodaArthropodaAnnelida

    Metrics

    Additional info

    Copyright © 2018 President and Fellows of Harvard College The MCZ does not guarantee the accuracy of these data. Individual researchers should verify individual records by making direct reference to corresponding museum specimens. For terms and conditions of use, see: https://mcz.harvard.edu/user-agreement

    Contacts

    • MCZ Harvard University

      Originator
      Organization
      Museum of Comparative Zoology
      Address
      26 Oxford Street
      Roles
      Originator

    • Paul J. Morris

      Metadata author
      Organization
      Harvard University Herbaria and Museum of Comparative Zoology
      Position
      Biodiversity Informatics Manager
      Address
      22 Divinity Ave
      Roles
      Metadata author
      Email

    • Paul J. Morris

      Metadata author
      Organization
      Harvard University Herbaria and Museum of Comparative Zoology
      Position
      Biodiversity Informatics Manager
      Address
      22 Divinity Ave
      Roles
      Metadata author
      Email
      User ID

    • Breda Zimkus

      Point of contact
      Organization
      Museum of Comparative Zoology
      Position
      Director of Collections Operations
      Address
      26 Oxford St
      Roles
      Point of contact
      Email
      User ID

    • President and Fellows of Harvard College

      Owner
      Organization
      Harvard College
      Position
      President and Fellows
      Roles
      Owner

    • Brendan Haley

      Point of contact
      Administrative point of contact
      Organization
      Museum of Comparative Zoology
      Position
      Senior Database Manager
      Address
      26 Oxford Street
      Roles
      Point of contact
      Administrative point of contact
      Email

    GBIF registration

    Registration date
    April 10, 2012
    Metadata last modified
    June 14, 2025
    Publication date
    June 14, 2025
    Hosted by
    Museum of Comparative Zoology, Harvard University
    Installation
    Museum of Comparative Zoology, Harvard University
    Endpoints
    Darwin Core Archive
    EML
    Preferred identifier
    10.15468/p5rupv
    Alternative identifiers
    GBIF registration details

    Citation

    Harvard University M, Morris P J (2025). Museum of Comparative Zoology, Harvard University. Version 162.476. Museum of Comparative Zoology, Harvard University. Occurrence dataset https://doi.org/10.15468/p5rupv accessed via GBIF.org on 2025-09-05.