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RUDIKE [14]
4 years ago
6

The two sentences contradictory statements in the key are called

Biology
1 answer:
Vlad [161]4 years ago
4 0

Answer:

Couplet

Explanation:

Taxonomic Key

A taxonomic is a tool used by scientists to identify and organism. It consists of a series of contradictory statements or questions that eventually lead to the classification of the organism. Choosing the appropriate option in each of the statements gives a detailed description of an organism's characteristics that help in its identification.

This pair of contradictory statements is called a couplet and each statement in a couplet is called a lead.

For a plant, the follow contradictory statements will be called a couplet:

1. Seed colour: Black

1. Seed colour: white

2. Plant height: Tall

2. Plant height: short

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