What is a specimen and why collect?

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Take a look at some interesting specimens held inside the Michigan State University Herbarium and join Collections Assistance, Matthew Chansler, for a conversation about why we collect specimens and what they are used for!
What do you use herbarium specimens for? Comment below!

0:00:00 Introduction
0:00:21 What is a specimen?
0:01:56 Why collect specimens?
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One of the best explanation of herbarium specimen....thanks for the video...it helped me a lot... ❤️

saikat
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Thank you Matt. We love working with the MSU Herbarium to help us learn about plants.

rachelmandrelle
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I would just add that it's important to not overcollect, and that many herbaria will accept a set of diagnostic photos in lieu of the physical plant in the case of endangered, threatened or very rare species. This also helps preserve the biodiversity of a site.

kathleengarness