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Which of the following taxonomical aids is being described by the given statements (i-iv)?
(i) They generally established in educational institutes.
(ii) They have collections of preserved plant and animals specimens for study and reference.
(iii) Insects are preserved in boxes after collecting, killing and pinning.
(iv) They often have collections of skeletons of animals too.
(a) Herbarium
(b) Museum
(c) Zoological parks
(d) Botanical gardens
Correct Answer: (b) Museum
Explanation:
The museum is the given taxonomic aids that can be defined as a place where a large collection of specimens of plants and animals are preserved for further study and references. Museums are usually set up in educational institutes such as schools and colleges.
Museums also had collections of skeletons of animals and plants. These specimens are preserved in containers or jars in preservative solutions. They can also be preserved as dry specimens.
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