Question

Which taxonomic aid gives a comprehensive account of complete compiled information of a genus or family at a particular time?

• A. Flora
• B. Herbarium
• C. Monograph
• D. All of these

Answer 1

The correct option is C Monograph

Monographs contain complete information on any one taxon. Hence, they give a comprehensive account of a genus or family at a particular time. Hence, the correct answer is option c.

Herbarium is a store house of collected plant specimens that are dried, pressed and preserved on sheets. Herbaria serve as referrences for taxonomic studies.

Flora provides a list of the plant species found in an area and the information about the habitat and distribution of plants in that area.