Taxonomic Aids
Taxonomic Aids: Overview
This Topic covers sub-topics such as Herbarium, Zoological Parks, Taxonomic Aid, Monograph as Taxonomic Aid, Keys as Taxonomic Aid, Museums as Taxonomic Aid, Manuals as Taxonomic Aid, Flora as Taxonomic Aid and, Catalogues as Taxonomic Aid
Important Questions on Taxonomic Aids
Select the incorrect statement from the following.
(A) NBRI is situated at Lucknow.
(B) Plant families like Convolvulaceae and Solanaceae are included in the order Polemoniales mainly based on the floral characters.
(C) All living organisms, such as present past and future, are linked to one another by the sharing of common genetic material but to varying degrees.
(D) Order Solanum, Datura and Petunia are placed in the family Solanaceae.
The skeleton of animals are preserved and shown in
Which of the following specimens require drying, pressing and preservation on sheet?
Zoological park is a place where wild animals are assured of
Which of the following is the prime source of taxonomical studies?
Flora contains information about the habitat and distribution of
Which of the following means is used for recording description?
Which of the following is incorrect about keys?
Which of the following animals are usually stuffed and preserved?
Which of the following is not required for preservation of insect?
Taxonomic aids that are generally analytical in nature are
Live specimens are used for reference in taxonomic studies in
Select the correct match.
| Column I | Column II | ||
| a. | ex situ conservation | (i) | Central national Herbarium |
| b. | Quick referral system | (ii) | Museum |
| c. | Preserved plants and animals | (iii) | Flora |
| d. | Actual account of habitat and distribution of plants of a given area | (iv) | Royal Botanical Gardens, Kew |
