PUP BSED SCIENCE 

Virtual Museum OF NATURAL HISTORY

Quick Facts

The Philippines is one of 18 mega-biodiverse countries of the world, containing two-thirds of the earth’s biodiversity and between 70% and 80% of the world’s plant and animal species.

Reference: Convention on Biological Diversity. 

A herbarium is a vital resource for research on biodiversity, ecology, and evolution. It is a primary data source consisting of dried and labeled plant specimens that have been organized to facilitate retrieval and archival storage. A herbarium is similar to a library, but it stores information in biological form as pressed, dried, and annotated plant specimens.Herbarium and museum collections serve as the foundation for learning about the world's biodiversity. Additionally, herbarium specimens provide materials for research on DNA variation, genome structure, and gene expression. The BSED Science Virtual Museum of Natural History has curated a collection of plant specimens from the Philippines to highlight the country's biological diversity.

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Flowers are ubiquitous in nature providing food for insects, birds, animals, and humans; they also act as natural medicines for humans and some animals, and they aid in a plant's reproduction by attracting pollinators.  Flowers have played a significant role in our lives for many centuries. Flowers are considered to be a symbol of love, beauty, and a natural gift. We use flowers to elicit feelings of love and happiness because they have the ability to uplift and cheer people. Flowers have played a significant role in our lives for many centuries.The BSED Science Virtual Museum of Natural History's Flower collections have curated a collection of flower specimens from the Philippines to showcase their environmental, cultural, and medical importance.

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The zoological collection contains descriptions of the fauna's taxonomic classification. Along with extensive cultural and educational work on zoology, as well as the popularization and propagation of environmental protection ideas among a broad segment of the population, educational programs for secondary and higher education institution students are implemented. The BSED Science Virtual Museum of Natural History’s Zoological Collections showcases animal collections that have been dried or preserved in fluids for scientific, cultural, and educational purposes.

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The Curators of the BSED Science Virtual Museum of Natural History possess the intellectual vision and practical abilities necessary to present, interpret, and build a vibrant collection of natural history specimens for use in thought-provoking exhibitions. They are knowledgeable about current scientific and popular literature, and incorporate this knowledge into programs and exhibits, and are self-motivated researcher.

The curators write text and develop vibrant, compelling, and innovative exhibits that showcase resource for wildlife, natural history, and conservation information. Curators inspire museum visitors to learn more about natural history and the relationship between people and the region's natural and cultural resources. In addition, the curators are responsible for conducting public education programs.