Answer:
The
taxonomic aids are the aids which help in identification, classification and
naming of a newly discovered organisms (plant or animal).
It could be in the form of preserved document like herbaria or specimen
kept at museums or scientific institutions. Other aids can be in the form of
written document like monograph ,taxonomic keys, couplets, etc.
A new organism found can be studied while comparing it
with living plants and animals living in protected areas like Botanical
gardens, Zoological parks, etc.
Botanical gardens helps in conservation of plants by
(i) Growing important local plant species and keeping
record of them.
(ii) Growing and maintaining rare and endangered species.
(iii) Supplying seeds for different, aspects of botanical
research.
Whereas zoological parks also contribute in conserving
biodiversity by
(i) Providing natural environment and open space to
animals, i.e., wild life species.
(ii) Keeping them safe from their predators ensuring
protection, food and shelter.
(iii) Providing home to different native and exotic wild
animals.
(iv) Involving in the rescue of endangered species.
(v) Facilitating breeding of animals and releasing them
free.
Thus, both botanical gardens and zoological parks play an
important role in conservation ofbiodiversity.
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