What the work includes

The examination is based on the objects supplied, photographs, documents, information on conditions of discovery, comparison samples and the questions posed.

initial assessment of the object, packaging and conditions of discovery;
analysis of features indicating plant or animal origin;
assessment of possible species, genus or group identification;
comparison with comparison samples, where available;
preparation of a report, expert report review or analytical position.

Typical questions

whether the object is of biological origin;
whether the object belongs to wild flora or wild fauna;
what diagnostic features the object has;
whether species, genus or group identification is possible;
whether the findings of a previous examination are substantiated.

Important: the possibilities of examination depend on the object's preservation, sampling conditions, packaging and amount of material. DNA, veterinary, sanitary and state nature-conservation questions may require specialists and laboratories in the relevant fields.

Pricing

from RUB 60,000. The exact cost depends on the object type, number of samples, questions, need for laboratory work and urgency.

Examination of wild flora applies to plants, their parts and products of plant origin. Identification of the object itself must be distinguished from environmental assessment of a plant community's condition.

Subject of examination

Whole plants and their fragments
Wood, seeds and other plant specimens
Raw materials and products retaining diagnostic features

Sample questions for the expert

To which group or species may the object supplied belong?
Which features support that identification?
Are there limitations caused by processing or an incomplete fragment?
Which comparison materials are needed to verify the conclusion?

The final questions are formulated according to the objects and circumstances of the particular task.

What to prepare

Photographs of the whole object and details, and the location and time of discovery
Information on provenance, processing and storage
The object itself or samples supplied under the agreed procedure
Questions and documents relating to the material examined

How the examination is conducted

Diagnostic features, condition and suitability of the object are considered. The need for microscopy, a laboratory or a specialist in a narrow field is determined in advance.

Scope and limitations

Species identification of a plant does not replace legal assessment of its circulation. Examination of a biological community and DNA analysis are separate tasks.

What the deliverable records

The result states the features identified, the supported level of classification and limitations relating to the fragment examined.

Cost and terms

from RUB 60,000. The exact cost depends on the object type, number of samples, questions, need for laboratory work and urgency.

Consultation

Send photographs and a description of the object

Describe the object, conditions of discovery and task, and attach photographs, documents, the court's questions, the previous expert's opinion or provenance information.

examination of wild flora specimens;
examination of wild fauna specimens;
raw materials and materials derived from wild organisms;
review of another expert's report.

Your nameContact phone number or email *Briefly describe the task *Attach documents or photographs

Up to ten files of 10 MB each. Formats: JPG, PNG, PDF, DOC, DOCX, XLS, XLSX, TXT, RTF, HEIC and ZIP.

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For an assessment, it is advisable to attach photographs of the object, a description of its discovery, documents on collection, packaging and provenance, and the court's questions.

Attachments: up to 10 files of up to 10 MB each, with a maximum combined size of 15 MB. If a file is rejected, the enquiry is not sent.