Question

What do you understand the term taxonomic aids, write short notes on the 4 following:- (i) Museum (ii) Botanical garden (iii) Zoological Park (iv) Herbarium​

Answer 1

Answer:

A taxonomical study of the species is used in various fields like agriculture, forestry, industry, and it actually helps us to know about our biodiversity. For correct identification of organisms, intensive laboratory and field studies are required. In this section of taxonomical aids, we will learn about how it is done.

i) A museum is a building used for preservation and exhibition of inanimate objects to illustrate the human or natural history.Museums have a collection of preserved plants and animal specimens for study and reference. They preserve specimens in the container or jar in a preservative solution.

ii)The Botanical Garden is a place where plants from various groups are grown for scientific study, conservation, public education, aesthetics, and Recreation. They usually house a library, laboratory, herbarium, and museum. They also offer teaching and training facilities.

iii)Zoological Garden or zoo is an enclosed place where wild animals are publicly exhibited.Zoo also provides recreation and education and is also involved in the preservation of endangered animals. Protection of wildlife from extinction requires the conservation of natural habitat along with the captive breeding of species. Zoos are taking proper care of animals. Protection against natural enemies as well as starvation and diseases is taken care of.

iv)The herbarium is a collection of pressed, dried and preserved plants, mounted on paper sheets, properly labeled, systematically arranged and available for reference or study. The labels on the herbarium sheets provide information regarding the place of collection, English, local and botanical names, family, etc.