2018 The Living WorldTaxonomical aids Medium Question 1 of 2 in Taxonomical aids

Match the items given in Column I with those in Column II and select the correct option given below:

Column I

  • a. Herbarium
  • b. Key
  • c. Museum
  • d. Catalogue

Column II

  • i. It is a place having a collection of preserved plants and animals
  • ii. A list that enumerates methodically all the species found in an area with brief description aiding identification
  • iii. Is a place where dried and pressed plant specimens mounted on sheets are kept
  • iv. A booklet containing a list of characters and their alternates which are helpful in identification of various taxa

Correct answer: a → iii, b → iv, c → i, d → ii

Solution

Herbarium = dried plants, key = identification booklet, museum = preserved specimens, catalogue = species list.

Herbarium – dried and pressed plant specimens Key – identification of various taxa Museum – plant and animal specimens are preserved Catalogue – alphabetical listing of species Correct match: a-iii, b-iv, c-i, d-ii.

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