Which statement is true about dichotomous keys?(1 point)

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Dichotomous keys can only be used to classify organisms based on their habitats.
Dichotomous keys can only be used to classify organisms based on their habitats.
Dichotomous keys can only be used if the name of the species is unknown.
Dichotomous keys can only be used if the name of the species is unknown.
Dichotomous keys can only be used to classify organisms based on their observable traits.
Dichotomous keys can only be used to classify organisms based on their observable traits.
Dichotomous keys can only be used if the name of the species is known.

1 answer

The true statement about dichotomous keys is:

Dichotomous keys can only be used to classify organisms based on their observable traits.

Dichotomous keys are tools that help in identifying organisms by presenting a series of choices based on physical characteristics or observable traits. They are not limited to situations where the species name is unknown.