Taxonomical Aids |
In taxonomic studies, storage of the gathered information along with specimen is key tool for identification, classification and future studies purposes. Biologist have established such tools and technique to store and preserve the information as well as the specimens. Botanical Garden, Zoological park and Museum are some of them.
Botanical Garden
A special garden has collections of living plants for reference and identification purpose, maintained by educational (Botanical) institutions generally. Each plant of botanical gardens is labelled indicating its scientific name and family.
Singapore Botanic Garden |
Role of Botanical Gardens
- serve as Ex-situ conservation for endangered plant species.
- providing plant material for comparative taxonomic studies.
- growing and maintaining records of local flora.
- provide Seed Bank and Tissue Culture facilities.
Example of Botanical Gardens
- Royal Botanical Garden, Kew (London)
- Singapore Botanic Garden, Orchard Road (Singapore)
- Indian Botanical Garden, Howrah (India)
- National Botanical Research Institute, Lucknow (India)
Zoological Park
Rhinoceros in National Zoological Park, Delhi (India) |
Role of Zoological Park
- Ex-situ conservation for endangered animal species.
- Study of living animals by students.
- Familiarising visitors with wild animals.
- Source of tourists attraction.
Example of Zoological Park
- National Zoological Garden of Africa, South Africa
- London Zoo, UK
- National Zoological Park, New Delhi
- Alipore Zoological Garden, Kolkata
Museum
A place have collections of preserved plant and animal specimens and exhibition of objects of natural history, art and objects of antiquities. Biological museum are generally set up in educational institutes.
Swedish Museum of Natural History |
Role of Museum
- exhibiting lifeless and inactive Specimens within building.
- Fossils are exhibited and organismic evolution are depicted by models and charts.
- providing information not only about the local fauna and flora but also of other areas.
- collection of plants and animals of various area.
Example of Museum
- American Museum of Natural History, New York (U.S.A)
- Swedish Museum of Natural History, Stockhlom (Sweden)
- National Museum of Natural History, New Delhi (India)
- Indian Museum, Kolkata (India)