Collections, preservation and identification of common species fishes and butterfly

Collecting, preserving, and identifying common species of fish and butterflies requires careful planning, appropriate equipment, and knowledge of the species you're working with. Here are the general steps for each…

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Evolution of the theory of nomenclature, interpretation and application of code (Stability, priority, first revisor principle, range of authority of code, concept of availability, type method, formation of specific names, brief concept of cladistics

Evolution of the Theory of Nomenclature: 1. Pre-Linnaean Period: • Naming conventions were often based on descriptive terms, often in Latin, to describe the characteristics of organisms. • Lack of…

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Taxonomic collection and identification, definition of synonym, homonym, keys

1. Taxonomic Collection: • The systematic collection of specimens from the natural world for the purpose of scientific study, classification, and identification. • Collections often include preserved specimens, such as…

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