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Herbarium: Preparation and Taxonomy
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Choose the incorrect statement regarding herbarium.
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Dried specimens are poisoned by using DDT
💡 Explanation:
Herbarium specimens are indeed poisoned to prevent fungal and insect attacks, but mercuric chloride (HgCl2) is typically used, not DDT. The other statements are standard practices for herbarium maintenance.