dichotomous key
dichotomous key noun: a written tool for identification of plants and animals. It is written as a sequence of paired questions, the choice of which determines the next pair of questions until a name or identification is reached.
Noun
dichotomous key (plural dichotomous keys)
- A written tool for identification of plants and animals. It is written as a sequence of paired questions, the choice of which determines the next pair of questions until a name or identification is reached.
- Synonyms:
- identification key
dichotomous key meaning in Tamil
dichotomous key in Tamil
- இருகுழுக்களாக்கி அறிதல்
Synonyms of dichotomous key
Forms of dichotomous key
| plural | dichotomous keys |
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Questions about dichotomous key
- What does dichotomous key mean?
- Dichotomous key means a written tool for identification of plants and animals. It is written as a sequence of paired questions, the choice of which determines the next pair of questions until a name or identification is reached.
- What is dichotomous key in Tamil?
- Dichotomous key in Tamil is இருகுழுக்களாக்கி அறிதல். See Dichotomous key meaning in Tamil.
- What part of speech is dichotomous key?
- Dichotomous key is a noun.
- What is the plural of dichotomous key?
- The plural of dichotomous key is dichotomous keys.
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