BRAINSTORMING: PRESERVATION AND MOUNTING IN PLANTS & ANIMALS

Identify the purpose of preservation and mounting in plants.

• To create a permanent record of the plant specimen for study and reference.

• To prevent the plant from being studied.

• To make the plant specimen decay faster.

• To use as a temporary decoration.

Explain the process of preservation of plant specimens.

• Watering, fertilizing, and pruning the plant specimen.

• Collecting, pressing, and drying the plant specimen.

• Photographing, framing, and displaying the plant specimen.

• Freezing, boiling, and microwaving the plant specimen.

Identify the different methods of mounting the plant specimens.

• Pressing and drying, using herbarium sheets, and mounting on paper or cardboard.

• Burying in the ground for a week.

• Spraying with water and leaving in the sun.

• Freezing and thawing.

Identify the importance of proper labelling and storage of mounted plant specimens.

• To maintain their integrity and ensure accurate identification and reference for future use.

• To give them a decorative appearance.

• To make them easier to find in the storage room.

• To prevent them from wilting and dying.

Discuss the role of herbariums in the preservation of plant specimens.

• Herbariums use live plants for research.

• Herbariums are only used for decorative purposes.

• Herbariums are not involved in the preservation of plant specimens.

• Herbariums collect, dry, press, and store plant specimens for future reference and research.

Indicate the challenges faced in the preservation and mounting of plants.

• Maintaining original color and shape, preventing decay and insect damage, finding suitable mounting materials.

• Exposing the plants to direct sunlight.

• Watering the plants regularly.

• Using toxic chemicals for preservation.

Explain the significance of mounting plant specimens for scientific research.

• Mounting plant specimens has no scientific value.

• Mounting plant specimens is a waste of time and resources.

• Mounting plant specimens allows for long-term preservation and easy access for study and reference.

• Mounting plant specimens is only for decorative purposes.

What are the different types of mounting materials used for plant specimens?

• Plastic bags, aluminum foil, glass jars.

• Rubber bands, tape, plastic wrap.

• Herbarium paper, cardboard, specialized plant presses.

• Wood, metal, fabric.

Discuss the importance of proper handling and care of plant specimens during preservation and mounting.

• Preservation and mounting of plant specimens is not necessary for future study.

• Proper handling of plant specimens is only important for aesthetic purposes.

• It doesn't matter how the plant specimens are handled, as they are just for display.

• It is important to maintain the integrity and quality of the specimen for future study and reference.

Which piece of equipment can be used for estimating the number of plants in an area?

• Light meter

• Pitfall trap

• Quadrat

• Moisture meter