DENDROLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Dichotomous keys are usually represented in one of two ways: As a branching flowchart (diagrammatic representation) As a series of paired statements laid out in a numbered sequence (descriptive representation)

Detailed explanation-2: -When creating a dichotomous key, both qualitative (i.e. physical attributes such as how the organism looks, what color it is, etc.) and quantitative (i.e. the number of legs, weight, height, etc.) factors are considered.

Detailed explanation-3: -A dichotomous key is a tool that can be used to identify organisms or objects in the natural world, such as plants, animals, or rocks. The key consists of a series of paired statements or clues about features or characteristics, providing a stepwise guide toward identifying each entity.