Question

Which of the following serves a quick referral system in taxonomical studies?
A. Museum
B. Zoological parks
C. Herbarium
D. Botanical gardens

Answer 1

Specimens are obtained from different sources and the collected information is preserved. To store and conserve the data as well as the specimens, biologists have developed certain procedures and techniques. This data is regarded as taxonomic aids because, in taxonomic studies, it helps biologists.

Complete answer: The Museum is a building used to store and display inanimate artifacts to demonstrate the history of mankind or nature. In educational institutions, biological museums are normally set up. For research and comparison, museums have a collection of preserved plants and animal specimens.
-It is an enclosed environment where wild animals are displayed publicly. The Zoological Garden or zoo as it is often called. Growing the public interest in the knowledge of wildlife is the basic goal of every Zoological Park.
-A collection of whole plants or sections of plants is an herbarium. For scientific analysis, the data related to it is used. A herbarium is called the collection of differently preserved plant specimens along with associated data. It is used for the study of science.
-It is simply a bunch of plant samples that are pressed, dried, and labeled on the herbarium sheet. As specimens, whole plants or plant sections can be used. Specimens are placed on a (herbarium sheet) in dried form.
-Not all of them are preserved on a sheet; some are often kept in boxes or stored in alcohol or other preservatives. In the classification of specific plant taxa, herbarium specimens are usually used as a reference. For scientific research, the data associated with herbarium is used. Under a classification system, the plant parts or specimens are grouped. Information on plant diversity, locations, vegetation, and flowering and fruiting periods also included data.
-The Botanical Garden is a location for scientific research, conservation, public education, aesthetics, and leisure where plants from different groups are grown. A library, laboratory, herbarium, and museum are usually located in them. They also provide facilities for teaching and training.
Hence, the correct answer is C, i.e., Herbarium.

Note: Plant specimens are obtained by a field visit in the preparation of a herbarium. It is then spread to soak moisture on a blotting sheet and then placed for drying in the press. The specimen is placed over a herbarium sheet upon drying. Then the marking is finished and stored for use.