We need better documentation explaining the difference between sites and spatial regions. Why is site not subclass of spatial region?

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Melanie says "- I really have trouble with the spatial regions. Why is a site 
(elucidation "a is a site means: a is a three-dimensional immaterial entity 
that is (partially or wholly) bounded by a material entity or a 
three-dimensional immaterial part thereof. (axiom label in BFO2 Reference: 
[034-001])") not a three-dimensional spatial region (elucidation "A 
three-dimensional spatial region is  a spatial region that is of three 
dimensions. (axiom label in BFO2 Reference: [040-001])")?"

Alan replies "The site has an additional dependence on the bounding entity. If 
that
isn't recorded in the axioms that would be a reference issue."

See https://groups.google.com/forum/?fromgroups#!topic/bfo-owl-devel/k7KkoOn6DY0

Original issue reported on code.google.com by mcour...@gmail.com on 27 Jun 2012 at 6:10

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I still don't follow why there is no general class of spatial region that lacks 
a boundary dependence criterion.

Original comment by dosu...@gmail.com on 28 Jun 2012 at 10:30

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is that 'spatial region'? BFO_0000006

Original comment by alanruttenberg@gmail.com on 29 Jun 2012 at 3:51

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Original comment by alanruttenberg@gmail.com on 29 Jun 2012 at 8:38

• Changed title: We need better documentation explaining the difference between sites and spatial regions. Why is site not subclass of spatial region?

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Please have a look at the new reference and close if satisfied

Original comment by alanruttenberg@gmail.com on 19 Jul 2012 at 6:38

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