Frequently Asked Questions

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What does this database contain?
This database is a comprehensive collection of Malesian Moss species that have been published in accepted literature.

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Who is it for?
This database has been designed for anyone who is interested in Malesian Moss. The search function has been designed to meet the requirements of any member of the public.

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How do I search for a term about Malesian moss that I am not sure of?
Use the Search function. This function enables you to search for any term such as species name, synonym, country of origin, species authority etc. You might also want to make use of this function if you would like to see if the term you specify has anything to do with Malesian Moss at all! But the results of this search are usually too general to look for more specific answers.

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How do I search in more than one fields?
Use the Advanced Search feature. In Advanced Search, you can search in all possible fields, and connect them using logical operators AND and OR.

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Who maintains this database?
We are a group of vibrant people in NUS. We share the common interest in Malesian moss that we find it necessary to keep a global database containing a knowledge-base of all Malesian moss species, be it endemic or extinct.

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May I publish data found in this database?
Yes, as long as there is an acknowledgement of the copyright belonging to this website. Please inform us of the article where this database has been cited.

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May I add new information of moss species to this database?
Yes, you are welcome to provide us with the new information for addition to this database.

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