Question

Briefly explain any three types of taxonomical aids.

Answer 1

The different types of taxonomical aids are:

• Herbarium: Herbarium sheets are used to preserve plant specimens. In these sheets, the plants are arranged according to their taxonomical hierarchy.
• Museums: Plants and animals are preserved in formalin in jars and containers or are stuffed and preserved.
• Keys: They are taxonomical aids that help characterise plants and animals based on their common characteristics.