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Aids in Biology

Telangana Open School (TOSS) · Class 12 · Biology

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Zoological Museum

  • A zoological museum preserves animal specimens for education and research.
  • Specimens include wet-preserved animals, dry specimens, skeletons, fossils, models, and photographs.
  • Wet preservation uses 10% formalin in glass jars to preserve soft-bodied animals.
2

Botanical Garden and Greenhouse

  • A botanical garden is a curated space where plants are grown, labeled, and used for study and research.
  • Plants are arranged systematically and labeled with botanical and common names.
  • National botanical gardens are located in Lucknow and Kolkata.
3

Herbarium

  • A herbarium is a collection of dried, pressed, and preserved plant specimens mounted on paper sheets.
  • Used for taxonomic studies and long-term reference.
  • Specimens must be collected with roots, stems, leaves, and flowers if possible.
4

Aquarium

  • An aquarium is a glass or plastic container housing live fish and aquatic plants.
  • Used to study biological principles like photosynthesis, respiration, food chains, and nitrogen cycle.
  • Substrate (sand or soil) anchors plants, allows burrowing, and acts as a biological filter.

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A zoological museum houses preserved animalA botanical garden is a wellA greenhouse is an enclosed structureA herbarium is a collectionAn aquarium is a glass

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