Introduction to taxonomy

Question 1

What is taxonomy

Answer 1

This is the study of basics, principles, practise and procedures of classification.

Question 2

Plant taxonomy

Answer 2

study of description of variation, causes and conseuences of variation and manipulation of data obtained to form a system of classification.

Question 3

Why classify

Answer 3

There are 250k-300k species, in order to understand diversity a system of classification is necessary

Question 4

How is classification possible

Answer 4

Due to discontinuous variations known as disimilarities

Question 5

Role of taxonomy in biological sciences

Answer 5

as a queen because all other sciences lead to development and improvement of system of classification
as a servant because it serves other sciences by providing information

Question 6

Role of taxonomists

Answer 6

to identify and name plants
to find unique plant characteristics
make inventories of plants
map origin and phylogeny of plants
find out geographical distribution and plant habitat

Question 7

why is taxonomy useful

Answer 7

human impact: every plant is unique and important
increase plant understanding
increase understanding of evolutionary processes
helps mankind appreciate diversity.

Question 8

systematics vs taxonomy

Answer 8

systematics studies evolution and plant phylogeny and taxonomy

Question 9

systematics

Answer 9

study of diversity and history of organisation of plants and evolutionary rships between them.

Question 10

classification

Answer 10

as a process; ordering plants to hierarchical groups
as a product; arrangement of system expressing inter relationships

Question 11

description

Answer 11

record of characteristics of a group