Taxonomic Aids
Taxonomic Aids
Taxonomic Aids
Humans can exploit the knowledge of various species in agriculture, forestry, fishery, industries, etc
So accurate classification and identification of organism is required which need field study and intensive
laboratory work.
Collection of specimens of plants and animals.
Study diverse organisms morphology but also their relationships among them.
Play role in systematics training.
It helps in 1.Fundamental study of different living organisms.
2. aid in their systematics study.3. store information for future.
Procedure and techniques to store and preserve the information as well as the specimens.
Eg. Herbarium, Botanical Garden, Zoological parks, Museums ,etc.
Herbarium:
Store house of collected Plant specimens that are dried , pressed and preserved on sheets.
Arranged n sequence of universally accepted system if classification.
Quick source of reference
Provide information about local flora as well as flora of distinct area.
Contain label on right hand side at lower corner .
Label provide information like1.Date
2.Place
3.English Common Name
4.Local Name
5.Scientific name
6.Family name
7.Collector name
Involves following steps :
a. Collection
b. Drying
c. Poisoning
d. Mounting
e. Stitching
f. Labelling
g. Deposition
Monograph:
Contain information of one taxon.
Catalogue:
Alphabetical arrangement of species of particular place
describing their features.