A dichotomous key usually gives us two choices based on the physical characteristics or __________ of the organism. 1. legs 2. traits
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It presents two choices at each step, allowing the user to narrow down the possible organisms until they find the correct one. The characteristics used in a dichotomous key can include physical features, such as size, shape, and color, as well as other traits, Show more…
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