When biologists use keys to systematically separate groups of organisms based on couplets, or pairs of characteristics, what is the term for the type of key used?

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Alaina Hodge

12 November, 15:31

When biologists use keys to systematically separate groups of organisms based on couplets, or pairs of characteristics, what is the term for the type of key used?

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Reina Burns · Answer 1

The term for the type of key that biologists used in separating groups of organisms that are based on couplets is called taxonomic key. This key is very useful in the identification and classification of a specific organism and it usually has an analytical characteristic.