The correct hierarchical arrangement of taxonomic categories in ascending order is
Species → Genus → Family → Order → Class → Phylum → Kingdom
Therefore, both (a) and (c) represent correct sequences of taxonomic categories.
In sequence (b), species should be followed by genus.
Therefore, it does not represent the correct sequence.
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a. | Herbarium | i. | It is a place having a collection of preserved plants and animals. |
b. | Key | ii. | A list that enumerates methodically all the species found in an area with brief description aiding identification. |
c. | Museum | iii. | Is a place where dried and pressed plant specimens mounted on sheets are kept. |
d. | Catalogue | iv. | A booklet containing a list of characters and their alternates which are helpful in identification of various taxa. |
Figures 9.20(a) and (b) refer to the steady flow of a (non-viscous) liquid. Which of the two figures is incorrect ? Why ?