Taxonomic Aids
Taxonomic Aids: Overview
Through the knowledge of taxonomic aid, we will get to know about the various species of plants and animals. The topic also discusses the herbarium, botanical gardens, museum, zoological parks and key.
Important Questions on Taxonomic Aids
Among the time periods mentioned below, which period is called the "Period of Herbalists"?
Name a place where wild animals are kept in captivity and are protected by providing condition similar to their natural habitat. It is also a place of interest for the people. (Zoological park/Museum)
Name the following
It is the place where collections of plants and animals specimens are preserved in formalin in transparent jars.
Any one selected biological group is described by _____ (monograph/catalogue).
Mark the statements as true or false w.r.t museum.
A. Plant specimens can only be preserved as dry specimens.
B. Larger animals like birds and mammals are usually stuffed and preserved.
C. Insects are preserved in insect boxes after collecting, killing, and pinning.
Which of the following is not a correct statement?
Zoological parks are centres for recreation and education.
Read the following statements and identify the taxonomic aid:
(a) It contains the actual account of the habitat and distribution of plant species in a given area.
(b) It provides an index of the plant species found in a particular area.
Read the following statements and select the correct option:
(a) In museum, insects are preserved in insect boxes after collecting, killing and pinning.
(b) Museums often have collection of photographs of both plants and animals.
Which of the following includes the alphabetical arrangements of species describing their features?
Which one of the following is not a correct statement?
Which one of the following is not included under in-situ conservation?
Which taxonomic aid gives a comprehensive account of complete compiled information of a genus or family at a particular time?
The Indian Botanical garden is located in
The National Botanical Institute is located in
Who published the book 'Species Plantarum' and provided a basis for classification of plants?
