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.
Related Questions
A museum researcher discovers an unknown arthropod specimen. Which taxonomical aid would be LEAST helpful in its initial broad classification?
Manual
Monograph
Flora
Key
“Ex- Situ conservation” This is main objective of
Botanical garden
Museum
Zoological garden
Both 1 & 3
Which of the following taxonomical aids provides information about the habitat, distribution, and external features of a plant species?
Museum
Botanical garden
Herbarium
Key
Which taxonomical aid uses preserved specimens of animals?
Museum
Herbarium
Botanical Garden
Key
A taxonomical aid that contains actual preserved specimens of plants and animals is:
Herbarium
Key
Flora
Museum
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.
Which of the following are true with reference to taxonomical aids?
Botanical gardens have a collection of dead plants of reference
Museums have a collection of preserved plant and animal specimens
Herbariums have pictures of plant specimens
The key is used for the identification of plants and animals
