Answer to Question #105942 in Evolution for Nibedita Rudra

Question

Why are field trips important for a plant taxonomist? What data does he/she collect during a field trip??

Answer 1

Field trips are learning experience outside enclosed premises. Field trips are important to a plant taxonomist because he or she will be able to collect plant products such as leaves, barks, fruits, and roots for classification purposes. He/she can also collect plant specimens and plant photographs.