What is the prime source of taxonomic studies?
Collection of actual specimens of organisms species
Identification of actual specimen of organism species
Both (a) and (b)
None of the above
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Which one is the important function of botanical garden?
Allow ex situ conservation of germplasm
Are place for recreation
Plant diversity can be observed
Provide natural habitat for wildlife
A collection of preserved plant specimens is known as a:
Herbarium
Museum
Key
Flora
Select the incorrect statement.
In unicellular organisms growth is synonymous with reproduction
A scientific name has two words in binomial nomenclature
Herbarium contains pressed and preserved plant specimens
Botanical gardens are ‘in situ’ conservation strategies.
A place where dried, pressed and preserved plant specimens are kept
Herbarium
Museum
Botanical garden
Both (a) and (c )
While creating a phylogenetic tree for a genus of insects, a taxonomist finds conflicting information between a recently published monograph and a classical museum catalogue. Which resource should be prioritized and why?
The museum catalogue, due to its historical precedence and established nomenclature.
The monograph, as it likely incorporates newer molecular data and revised classifications.
Equal weight to both, synthesizing the information.
Neither, consult a field guide for practical identification.
A researcher is studying the biodiversity of a remote rainforest. Which combination of taxonomical aids would be MOST effective for on-site species identification and documentation?
Monograph, Key, and Preserved specimens
Flora, Catalogue, and Zoological park access
Manual, Key, and Herbarium sheets
Treatise, Monograph, and Botanical garden access
A taxonomical aid that contains actual preserved specimens of plants and animals is:
Herbarium
Key
Flora
Museum
A museum researcher discovers an unknown arthropod specimen. Which taxonomical aid would be LEAST helpful in its initial broad classification?
Manual
Monograph
Flora
Key
A place where dried, pressed and preserved plant specimens are kept
Herbarium
Museum
Botanical garden
Both (a) and (c )
Which statement BEST describes the relationship between a monograph and a flora?
A monograph is a summarized version of a flora, focusing on key species.
A flora is a collection of monographs from a specific region.
A monograph provides an in-depth study of a specific taxonomic group, while a flora documents all plant species in a given geographical area.
Both are interchangeable terms for comprehensive taxonomic treatments.
