---
title: "Get community interpretations by ob"
method: GET
path: "/plot-observations/{ob_code}/community-interpretations"
tags: ["Community interpretations"]
---

# Get community interpretations by ob

`GET /plot-observations/{ob_code}/community-interpretations`

Retrieve a paginated collection of community interpretations associated with the specified plot observation (using its `ob_code`).

## Path parameters

- `ob_code` string, required

## Query parameters

- `detail` 'minimal' | 'full'
- `with_nested` boolean
- `limit` integer
- `offset` integer
- `create_parquet` boolean

## Response `200`

Matching community interpretation(s), with fields based on parameters:
- `detail=minimal&with_nested=false`: Basic fields only
- `detail=minimal&with_nested=true`: Basic fields + nested array fields
- `detail=full&with_nested=false`: Extended fields, no nested array fields
- `detail=full&with_nested=true`: Extended fields + nested array fields

- union
  - CommInterpMinimal
    - `count` integer — Total matching record count
    - `data` CommInterpMinimal[] — Data records
  - CommInterpMinimalNested
    - `count` integer — Total matching record count
    - `data` CommInterpMinimal[] — Data records
      - `ci_code` string — VegBank community interpretation identifier
      - `cl_code` string — VegBank community classification identifier
      - `cc_code` string — VegBank community concept identifier
      - `class_fit` string — Indicates the degree of fit with the community concept being assigned. Values derive from Gopal, S., and Woodcock, C. (1994), Theory and methods for accuracy assessment of thematic maps using fuzzy sets. Photogrammetric Engineering and Remote Sensing 60(2):181-188
      - `class_confidence` string — Indicates the degree of confidence of the interpreter(s) in the interpretation made. This can reflect the level of familiarity with the classification or the sufficiency of information about the plot (e.g., High, Moderate, Low)
      - `comm_authority_rf_code` string — VegBank reference identifier for the reference from which information on the interpreted community concept was obtained during the classification event
      - `notes` string — Notes pertaining to the classification analysis and decision
      - `type` boolean — Is this assignment the type description for the community concept, as indicated in the publication referenced in community classification class_publication?
      - `nomenclatural_type` boolean — Is this a typal plot for the Braun-Blanquet community name?
  - CommInterpFull
    - `count` integer — Total matching record count
    - `data` object[] — Data records
      - `ci_code` string — VegBank community interpretation identifier
      - `cl_code` string — VegBank community classification identifier
      - `cc_code` string — VegBank community concept identifier
      - `class_fit` string — Indicates the degree of fit with the community concept being assigned. Values derive from Gopal, S., and Woodcock, C. (1994), Theory and methods for accuracy assessment of thematic maps using fuzzy sets. Photogrammetric Engineering and Remote Sensing 60(2):181-188
      - `class_confidence` string — Indicates the degree of confidence of the interpreter(s) in the interpretation made. This can reflect the level of familiarity with the classification or the sufficiency of information about the plot (e.g., High, Moderate, Low)
      - `comm_authority_rf_code` string — VegBank reference identifier for the reference from which information on the interpreted community concept was obtained during the classification event
      - `notes` string — Notes pertaining to the classification analysis and decision
      - `type` boolean — Is this assignment the type description for the community concept, as indicated in the publication referenced in community classification class_publication?
      - `nomenclatural_type` boolean — Is this a typal plot for the Braun-Blanquet community name?
      - `ob_code` string — VegBank plot observation identifier
      - `author_obs_code` string — Code or name provided by the author to identify the classified plot observation.
      - `comm_code` string — Code for the interpreted community concept, derived from a comm usage record of class system 'Code'
      - `comm_name` string — Community name, as recorded on the interpreted community concept
      - `comm_label` string — Label for the interpreted community concept
      - `comm_authority_rf_label` string — Reference label for the publication wherein the observation was classified
      - `class_start_date` string, date — Start date for the application of a vegetation class to a plot observation by one or more parties.
      - `class_stop_date` string, date — Stop date for the application of a vegetation class to a plot observation by one or more parties.
      - `inspection` boolean — Was the classification informed by simple inspection of data?
      - `table_analysis` boolean — Was the classification informed by inspection of floristic composition tables?
      - `multivariate_analysis` boolean — Was the classification informed by use of multivariate numerical tools?
      - `expert_system` string — Description of any automated expert system used in classification
      - `class_notes` string — Notes about the classification event by the parties participating in the event. This might include the purpose or rationale for the classification.
      - `comm_framework` string — Community framework
      - `comm_level` string — Community level
  - CommInterpFullNested
    - `count` integer — Total matching record count
    - `data` object[] — Data records
      - `ci_code` string — VegBank community interpretation identifier
      - `cl_code` string — VegBank community classification identifier
      - `cc_code` string — VegBank community concept identifier
      - `class_fit` string — Indicates the degree of fit with the community concept being assigned. Values derive from Gopal, S., and Woodcock, C. (1994), Theory and methods for accuracy assessment of thematic maps using fuzzy sets. Photogrammetric Engineering and Remote Sensing 60(2):181-188
      - `class_confidence` string — Indicates the degree of confidence of the interpreter(s) in the interpretation made. This can reflect the level of familiarity with the classification or the sufficiency of information about the plot (e.g., High, Moderate, Low)
      - `comm_authority_rf_code` string — VegBank reference identifier for the reference from which information on the interpreted community concept was obtained during the classification event
      - `notes` string — Notes pertaining to the classification analysis and decision
      - `type` boolean — Is this assignment the type description for the community concept, as indicated in the publication referenced in community classification class_publication?
      - `nomenclatural_type` boolean — Is this a typal plot for the Braun-Blanquet community name?
      - `ob_code` string — VegBank plot observation identifier
      - `author_obs_code` string — Code or name provided by the author to identify the classified plot observation.
      - `comm_code` string — Code for the interpreted community concept, derived from a comm usage record of class system 'Code'
      - `comm_name` string — Community name, as recorded on the interpreted community concept
      - `comm_label` string — Label for the interpreted community concept
      - `comm_authority_rf_label` string — Reference label for the publication wherein the observation was classified
      - `class_start_date` string, date — Start date for the application of a vegetation class to a plot observation by one or more parties.
      - `class_stop_date` string, date — Stop date for the application of a vegetation class to a plot observation by one or more parties.
      - `inspection` boolean — Was the classification informed by simple inspection of data?
      - `table_analysis` boolean — Was the classification informed by inspection of floristic composition tables?
      - `multivariate_analysis` boolean — Was the classification informed by use of multivariate numerical tools?
      - `expert_system` string — Description of any automated expert system used in classification
      - `class_notes` string — Notes about the classification event by the parties participating in the event. This might include the purpose or rationale for the classification.
      - `comm_framework` string — Community framework
      - `comm_level` string — Community level
      - `class_contributors` object[] — Contributors to this community classification
        - `py_code` string — VegBank party identifier for the classification contributor
        - `party_label` string — Party label for the classification contributor
        - `role` string — Role descriptor for the classification contributor

## Other responses

- `400` — Invalid Parameters

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