Question

Think back about your experience in this lab using a dichotomous key. What might make it hard for someone to use a dichotomous key? Make a list of possible reasons.

Answer 1

Answer: why it is hard to use dichotomous key in the lab are;

If the organisms you want to use it for are similar.

If you can't see the little characteristics posses by the organisms you are using it for.

If all the pictures does not reveal all the important features of the organisms.

It is very difficult to use it to determine the anatomical structure.

Explanation:

Dichotomous key is an important method that is use in biology to identify organisms by separating or dividing the organisms into two groups. It is a tool created by scientists to help them identify organisms or objects. Once the organisms are group into two, more information is revealed more individually.