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1. Museum Specimen

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   A museum specimen refers to any object, artifact, biological sample, or geological formation formally accessioned, cataloged, and preserved within the permanent collection of a museum, archive, or specialized repository. These items serve as primary source materials for research, education, and public display, representing tangible evidence of past states, natural processes, or human agency. The methodologies governing their acquisition, preservation, and study are collectively termed [museology](/e…