Question

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. Flora
• B. Monograph
• C. Herbarium
• D. Taxonomic key

Answer 1

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.