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
Which taxonomical aid provide all information about a particular taxon like order or family.
Herbarium
Catalogue
Taxonomic key
Monograph
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
Which taxonomical aid serves as a quick referral system in taxonomic studies?
Keys
Museums
Herbarium
Zoological parks
A comprehensive treatise on a particular taxon is known as a:
Flora
Manual
Monograph
Key
Which of the following is NOT a taxonomical aid?
Museum
Herbarium
Greenhouse
Zoological park
A taxonomical aid that contains actual preserved specimens of plants and animals is:
Herbarium
Key
Flora
Museum
Keys are based on contrasting characters called:
Couplets
Tripletes
Quartets
Singlets
Which taxonomical aid provides information about a particular area's plants?
Flora
Manual
Monograph
Key
Which taxonomical aid uses contrasting characters to identify an organism?
Manual
Monograph
Catalogue
Key
