Dichotomous Key for Leaves

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This is an example showing Dichotomous key for leaves. Here the common features of the leaves are considered for the identification of the type of leaves. In this dichotomous key diagram, the leaves has been divided into simple and compound leaves. For the simple leaves, there are two kinds - less than five speices and over five spices. Regrading the compound leaves, serrated and entire leaves. Check more details from this dichotomous key diagram, or learn more in this template gallery.

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Vertebrate is any animal with a backbone. In this example, vertebrates are classified based on series of visible characteristics. If it has fur then it is classified as mammal else they are grouped based on feathers. If it has feathers then it is classified as bird else they are grouped based on dry skin. If it has dry skin then it is classified as Reptile else divide the group based on scales. If it has scales it is classified under fishes else classified under Amphibians.

Dichotomous Key Example

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Dichotomous Key Template

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A dichotomous key is a series statements consisting of 2 choices that describe characteristics of the unidentified organism. The user has to make a choice of which of the two statements best describes the unknown organism, then based on that choice moves to the next set of statements, ultimately ending in the identity of the unknown. Here the key begins with classification based on dry skin, hair etc,

Dichotomous Key Diagram

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