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Which one of the following is not a correct statement?

  1. A
    Herbarium houses dried, pressed and preserved plant specimens.
  2. B
    Botanical gardens have collection of living plants for reference.
  3. C
    A museum has collection of photographs of plants and animals.
  4. D
    Key is a taxonomic aid for identification of specimens.

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A museum contains a collection of actual preserved specimens (dead animals in jars, skeletons, dried plants), not just photographs. Photographs are not considered standard taxonomic specimens for a museum's primary function.

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Which one of the following is not a correct statement?
A
Herbarium houses dried, pressed and preserved plant specimens.
B
Botanical gardens have collection of living plants for reference.
C
A museum has collection of photographs of plants and animals.
D
Key is a taxonomic aid for identification of specimens.

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