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What is a monograph in biology?


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Monograph:

  1. A monograph is a detailed study of a certain organism or taxonomic group that is written in a detailed manner.
  2. This is a detailed examination of the organism's distinguishing characteristics and is focused on a certain taxon or taxonomic group.
  3. The taxonomic classification of an organism is determined by its taxonomic rank.
  4. The geographical distribution of the organism is not taken into account in a monograph.
  5. The monographs are reviewed whenever a new organism is discovered that requires classification into a specific taxon.
  6. They are used to create or collect information based on ecological relationships and morphological variations observed in a particular group of species.

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