Which one of the taxonomic aids can give a comprehensive account of complete compiled information of any one genus or family at a particular time?
A
Taxonomic key
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B
Monograph
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C
Flora
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D
Herbarium
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Solution
The correct option is B Monograph
Taxonomic keys are aids for rapid identification of unknown plants and animals, based on the similarities and dissimilarities.
Flora is an inventory of the plants of a defined geographical region.
Herbarium is a safe place for storing specimens as well as providing a suitable atmosphere for research.
Monograph is a comprehensive taxonomy treatment of a taxonomic group, generally a genus or a family, providing all taxonomic data relating to the group.