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# Individuals

## Search individuals

> Returns up to \`limit\` individuals ordered by ORCID first, then how many profile fields are populated, then label. Optionally filtered by \`query\`. Search matches label, first and last name, alternate label, description, and ORCID,

```json
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```

## Create individual

> Creates a new individual record for linking to a sample, for example a collector.

```json
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```


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