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    The document discusses how to identify an unknown insect using a dichotomous key. A dichotomous key provides sets of either/or statements that guide the user to the correct identification by having them choose between contrasting characteristics at each step. It works by successively narrowing down the possibilities through a series of yes or no questions about features of the insect until its identity is determined. Dichotomous keys use a branching structure represented by arrows or numbers to logically walk the user through the identification process.

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    Unit 4.4: Using Keys

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    Unit 4.

    4: Using
    keys
    Imagine you found have an insect that you have never
    seen before and want to know its name, how would you
    try to find out?
    By using key
    Q/ What is key?
    Ans/ key is an identification tool for objects or
    organisms; most keys provide sets of statements for
    you to choose between where the answer leads to you
    another set of statements and finally identification.
    What question can you ask about this
    insect?
    Using simple keys
    Dichotomous: branching into two; most keys
    involve a statement to which the user answers yes
    or no, or pairs of contrasting statements to choose
    between.
    Showing dichotomous by using
    arrows
    Showing dichotomous by using
    numbers
    Find the name of these fishes
    Find the name by using dichotomous
    key
    Answer
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M51AKJqx-7s

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