A taxonomic key used to identify organisms is labelled

Phylogenetic key

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Evergreen key

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Dichotomous key

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None of the above

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Solution

The correct option is C Dichotomous key
Keys consist of a series of choices that lead the user to the correct name of a given organism.
A dichotomous key allows the person to determine the identity of an organism in the natural world. Dichotomous" means "divided into two parts". Therefore, dichotomous keys always give two choices in each step.
So, the correct option is 'Dichotomous key'.

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Taxonomic key is one of the taxonomic tools in the identification and classification of plants and animals. It is used in the preparation of

(a) monographs

(b) flora

(d) None of these

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