DENDROLOGY

DENDROLOGY AND SOCIETY

HERBARIUM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is a herbarium?
A
Preserved plant specimens in dry and wet forms as collections for research
B
Preserved rare animals in Indonesia
C
specimens of animals and plants that only professionals can make
D
Preserved unique and rare animals and plants throughout Indonesia
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A herbarium is like a library, but differs in that the information is stored in a biological form––as pressed, dried, and annotated plant specimens (in the case of most vascular plants; lichens, fungi, bryophytes and some vascular plants are preserved slightly differently, although the main points are the same).

Detailed explanation-2: -Specimen samples are pressed in a plant press and dried on a plant dryer. Each specimen sample should consist of a stem with attached leaves and, if at all possible, flowers and/or fruits. The roots of herbaceous plants should also be included.

Detailed explanation-3: -A herbarium is a collection of preserved plant specimens that have been stored appropriately, databased and arranged systematically to ensure quick access to students, researchers and the general public for scientific research and education.

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