Dichotomous key

A dichotomous key is a tool used by scientists and researchers to help identify and classify organisms based on their characteristics. It consists of a series of carefully constructed questions with two possible answers, leading the user through a series of steps to ultimately identify the organism in question. Each set of choices will eventually lead to a specific name or classification for the organism being identified. Dichotomous keys are commonly used in fields such as biology, botany, and zoology to aid in the classification of species.