Biosystematic Codes
Over 700 five-digit Biosystematic Codes are used to index organisms in the
BIOSIS Previews and BIOSIS Previews/RN databases. Biosystematic Codes
represent taxonomic groups above the genus level.
Super Taxonomic Groups
Super Taxonomic Groups are broad categories of taxonomic groups (such as nonhuman
primates or invertebrates), which eliminate the need to enter multiple Biosystematic
Codes. They allow you to quickly search Biosystematic Code ranges. Check the Search
System Information section in the BIOSIS Search Guide or your search system's
documentation for information on searching Super Taxonomic Groups.
Use Words or Phrases...
if you know a specific subject, such as a chemical name, disease name, drug name
or organism name and want references about that subject.
Use Concept Codes...
if you know a general subject, such as agronomy or pharmacology, and want
references on that topic.
Use Biosystematic Codes...
if you know the phylum, class, order or family and want references about that group
of organisms.
Use Super Taxonomic Groups...
if you know a broad taxonomic category, such as plants or nonhuman primates,
and want references about that group of organisms.
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