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Can someone give me an example of a dichotomous key? I have learned a little about it, but I’m still a bit confused. Can I have an example?

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important scientific tool used to identify different organisms, based the organism's observable traits

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consist of a series of statements with two choices in each step that will lead users to the correct identification

For example, in tree identification, a dichotomous key might ask whether the tree has leaves or needles. The key then directs the user down one list of questions if the tree has leaves, and a different question list if it has needles.

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Example objects to identify: apple tree, water-lily, fir tree, dandelion, astroturf, seaweed. Dichotomous keys may be simple or complex depending on what is being identified. I hope this helps

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