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What are taxonomical aids ? 

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Taxonomic studies of various species of plants, animals and other organisms are useful in agriculture, forestry, industry and in general in knowing our bio-resources and their diversity.
These studies would require correct classification and identification of organisms.
Identification of organisms requires intensive laboratory and field studies.
The collection of actual specimens of plants and animal species is essential and is the prime source of taxonomic studies.
These are also fundamental to studies and essential for training in systematics. It is used for classification of an organism, and the information gathered is also stored along with the specimens.
In some cases the specimen is preserved for future studies.
Biologists have established certain procedures and techniques to store and preserve the information as well as the specimens.
Some of these are explained to help us to understand the usage of these aids.
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