Question

What is a taxonomic key?

Answer 1

Taxonomic key is a device used by biologists for identifying unknown organisms. It is sometimes called a dichotomous key. Keys are constructed so that the user is presented with a series of choices about the characteristics of the unknown organisms; by making the correct choice at each sterp of the key, the user is ultimately led to the identity of a specimen. The key includes a series of questions where each of which has two possible answers. By answering the questions in sequence, the operator of the key can determine the identity of the plant, animal, fungi or another organism. For example