---
name: "bp_taxid4species"
section: "1p"
platform: "linux"
package: "bioperl"
version: "1.7.8-1"
release: "Debian 13 (Trixie)"
platforms: ["linux"]
url: "https://new.carta.tech/bp_taxid4species"
---

# bp\_taxid4species(1p)

simple script which returns the NCBI Taxonomic id for a requested species

## NAME

bp\_taxid4species - simple script which returns the NCBI Taxonomic id for a requested species

## SYNOPSIS

bp\_taxid4species \[-v\] \[-p\] \[-h\] "Genus1 species1" "Genus2 species2"

Options:\
   \-v   verbose\
   \-p   plain\
   \-h   help

## DESCRIPTION

This simple script shows how to get the taxa id from NCBI Entrez and will return a list of taxa ids for requested organisms.

## FEEDBACK

### Mailing Lists

User feedback is an integral part of the evolution of this and other Bioperl modules. Send your comments and suggestions preferably to the Bioperl mailing list.  Your participation is much appreciated.

```
  bioperl-l@bioperl.org                  - General discussion
  http://bioperl.org/wiki/Mailing_lists  - About the mailing lists
```

### Reporting Bugs

Report bugs to the Bioperl bug tracking system to help us keep track of the bugs and their resolution. Bug reports can be submitted via the web:

```
  https://github.com/bioperl/bioperl-live/issues
```

## AUTHOR

```
 Jason Stajich jason-at-bioperl-dot-org
```