Taxonomic Tools
Biology ⇒ Biological Classification
Taxonomic Tools starts at 9 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe the role of a herbarium in plant taxonomy.
Explain how a key is used to identify an unknown organism.
Explain the importance of taxonomic tools in biological classification.
Explain why contrasting characters are important in the construction of keys.
Name any two taxonomic tools used for the identification of plants.
What is a dichotomous key?
A researcher is trying to identify a newly discovered insect species. List two taxonomic tools (other than keys) that could assist in this process and explain how each would be useful.
A student is given an unknown plant specimen and a dichotomous key. Describe the step-by-step process the student should follow to accurately identify the specimen using the key.
Which of the following is a collection of preserved animal specimens?
(1) Herbarium
(2) Museum
(3) Botanical garden
(4) Key
Which of the following is a correct pair?
(1) Herbarium – Living plants
(2) Museum – Preserved specimens
(3) Botanical garden – Dried plants
(4) Key – Preserved animals
Which of the following is a living collection used for taxonomic studies?
(1) Herbarium
(2) Museum
(3) Botanical garden
(4) Key
Which of the following is a preserved collection of plant specimens?
(1) Museum
(2) Herbarium
(3) Botanical garden
(4) Zoological park
A ________ is a place where dried and pressed plant specimens are stored for scientific study.
Fill in the blank: ________ are places where living plants are grown for scientific study and public display.
Fill in the blank: A ________ is a place where animals are kept in enclosures for public viewing and scientific study.
Fill in the blank: A ________ is a place where preserved specimens of plants and animals are displayed for public education and scientific study.
True or False: A dichotomous key can be used for both plants and animals.
True or False: A dichotomous key can only be used by experts in taxonomy.
True or False: A herbarium can be used to study the geographical distribution of plants.
True or False: A herbarium is a collection of preserved plant specimens used for study and reference.
