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.
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A herbarium label serves as a permanent record of a plant specimen. Which of these is NOT a core element of this record?
Scientific name of the plant
Date and place of collection
Description of the ecosystem
Name of the collector
Which of the following information is NOT typically included on a herbarium sheet label?
Scientific name
Date of collection
Location of collection
Economic importance
A student is preparing a herbarium sheet. All of the following details are mentioned on the label EXCEPT:
Date and place of collection
Collector's name
Local name of the plant
Height of the plant
Which piece of information is LEAST likely to be found on a herbarium sheet label?
Family name of the plant
Flowering season
Name of the collector
Locality of collection
