Taxonomical Aids
Chapter Name : The Living World |
Sub Topic Code : 103_11_01_04_01 |
Topic Name : Taxonomical Aids |
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Sub Topic Name : Herbarium |
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Introduction
Herbarium = store house for collection of preserved plant specimens
Pre-Requisites:
Understanding taxonomical ranks
Activity:
Visit the biology laboratory and view some of the specimen. Visit herbarium if possible
Real Life Question:
Why do we need to preserve plants?
Key Words / FlashCards
| Key Words | Definitions (pref. in our own words) |
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| Herbarium | store house for collection of preserved plant specimens |
Learning aids / Gadgets
| Gadgets | How it can be used |
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| Watch various specimens or other representation | To understand how plants are preserved |
Places to visit :
Biology laboratory, herbarium
Practical examples around us
| Examples | Explainations |
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| Many people preserve some plants and their information to use them in condition if the plant is not available. |
What you learn in Theory:
What are herbarium and its importance?
What you learn in Practice:
How the preserved plants’ specimen provides information.