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DICHOTOMOUS KEYS
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DICHOTOMOUS KEYS
A dichotomous key is a tool that allows the user to determine the identity organisms based on characteristics "Dichotomous" means “divided into two parts” Greek origin Dichotomous keys always give two distinct choices in each step, often they are opposites Black/white; good/evil; pointed/rounded
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Here are creatures we don’t know!
Lets choose one
How to use a Dichotomous Key?
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Choose only one creature at a time.
How to use a Dichotomous Key?
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Read steps 1a and 1b
Decide which statement is true
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1b is true
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Then follow the directions after that step.
Go to step 5!
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At choice 5, you make another dichotomous choice
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Go to step 6!
5a is true
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Keep going until you come to a step
that gives you the creature’s name.
C
How to use a Dichotomous Key?
6 a. The creature has one antennae Go to Step 7.
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Choose a new creature and start at step 1a and 1b again. Continue until you find the creature’s name.
C
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FICTITIOUS ANIMALS DICHOTOMOUS KEY