Tracking determinations

[markp]

I believe that the new collection object groups do make the distinction you are after, and take into consideration the physicality for things like loans.

Discrete - Two or more physical pieces from the same source in the field that are cataloged as distinct collection objects.
Consolidated - Samples or specimens comprising two or more Specify Collection Objects that in the Collection are physically joined either directly together or through a common substrate. Could be joined together naturally before collecting or could be done as a collecting or curatorial method.

A herbarium sheet is mentioned as one of the examples of a consolidated object

@Grant

Herbarium Sheet Groups multiple plant specimens pressed and mounted on a single herbarium sheet. Consolidated Must designate one CO as primary Two different plant species pressed on the same sheet.

For interactions:

@Grant

When creating a new interaction record (e.g., Loan, Gift, Borrow, etc.), selecting a preparation from a CO that is a child of a COG signals to Specify that all preparations associated with any CO in that COG will be included. This is because Consolidated indicates that the objects cannot be transacted independently.