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

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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 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 known.
Dichotomous keys can only be used if the name of the species is known.

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

1 answer

The correct statement is:

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

Dichotomous keys are tools that help in identifying organisms based on a series of choices that lead the user to the correct name of the organism based on its physical characteristics or observable traits.