NEET Biology The Living World Based Practice Questions & Answers with Viewers Discussion and Detailed Explanation

Answer: (a)

Biological museums have the collection of preserved animals and plants specimens for study and references. Biological museums are generally set up in educational institutes, i.e. schools and colleges. The specimens may be preserved dry or in preservative solution in jars or containers. The insects are preserved in insect boxes after collecting, killing and pinning. The larger animals, like mammals and birds are stuffed and are chemically treated for long term preservation. Museums also have collection of animal skeletons.