Question

Briefly explain any three types of taxonomical aids.

Answer 1

Hint: Taxonomic aids are collections of samples or preserved species that assist in comprehensive research for taxonomic hierarchy identification. The classification of species into different groups necessitates extensive field and laboratory research.

Complete answer:
1. A Herbarium.
An herbarium is a collection of preserved plant specimens and data that is used in scientific research. The specimens may be entire plants or plant parts that have been dried and placed on a sheet of paper (but may also be preserved in boxes or kept in alcohol or another preservative depending on the material). An herbarium's collections are sometimes used as reference material in the description of plant taxa; some specimens may be formed.
2. Museum
A museum is an organisation that looks after (preserves) a collection of artefacts and other items of artistic, cultural, historical, or science value. Many public museums make these objects accessible to the public for viewing through permanent or temporary exhibits.
Biological museums, including the biology laboratories of our classrooms, can be found in schools and universities. Plants and animals are stored in jars and containers with the use of suitable preservatives in these museums. They can be dried and stored as well.
3. Botanical garden
A botanical garden, also known as a botanic garden, is a garden devoted to the collection, propagation, preservation, and display of plants identified by their botanical names. It could have specialised plant collections like cacti and other succulents, herb gardens, plants from different parts of the world, and so on; Greenhouses and shade houses may be present, as well as special collections of tropical, alpine, and other exotic plants. Tours, educational shows, art galleries, book rooms, open-air theatre and musical performances, and other entertainment may be available to visitors at a botanical garden.

Note:
Taxonomic aids are needed for the following:
1. Taxonomic studies are investigations into the classification and description of different species of plants, animals, and other organisms.
2. The identification of species necessitates both laboratory and field research.