NTA Abhyas NEET2020BotanyThe Living WorldPractice
Which one of the taxonomic aids can give a comprehensive account of complete compiled information of any one genus or family at a particular time?
Options
- ATaxonomic key
- BFlora
- CHerbarium
- DMonograph
Correct answer
D. Monograph
Step-by-step solution
Taxonomic keys are aids for the rapid identification of unknown plants. Flora is an inventory of the plants of a defined geographical region. A herbarium is a safe place for storing specimens as well as provide a suitable atmosphere for research. A monograph is a comprehensive taxonomic treatment of a taxonomic group, generally a genus or a family, providing all taxonomic data relating to that group.