TREE IDENTIFICATION
IDENTIFICATION KEYS
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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to identify organism
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to determine the evolutionary relationship between two organisms
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to locate the environment for each species
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to create a new kingdom
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Detailed explanation-1: -A dichotomous key provides users with a series of statements with two choices that will eventually lead to the correct identification of the organism. To use a dichotomous key, one must be able to make accurate observations and follow directions carefully.
Detailed explanation-2: -Dichotomous is a word that means “two parts” (remember that the prefix di-means “two”). A dichotomous key uses a series of statements, descriptions, or yes or no questions grouped into pairs, which eventually lead to the correct identity of a specimen or organism.
Detailed explanation-3: -Q. Which of the following is most helpful for identifying an organism using a dichotomous key? Its physical structures.
Detailed explanation-4: -Dichotomous keys are very useful because they allow non-expert users to identify organisms by directing them to look at the known, important organisms.