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
Select the incorrect statement.
Water is composed of two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom.
Water boils at 100 degrees Celsius at standard atmospheric pressure.
Water is a non-polar molecule.
Water has a high specific heat capacity.
Which taxonomical aid uses contrasting characters to identify an organism?
Manual
Monograph
Catalogue
Key
…A… is a collection of pressed, dried and preserved plants …B… labelled arranged systematically for further reference A and B in the above statement refers to
A-Herbarium; B-mounted on thin film
A-herbarium; B-mounted on a paper sheet
A-Museum; B-mounted on a iron sheet
A-Garden; B-mounted on a paper sheet
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 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 of the following information is NOT typically included on a herbarium sheet label?
Scientific name
Date of collection
Location of collection
Economic importance
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
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 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
