A Series of choices between two characteristics that is used to identify an organism is called a

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A Series of choices between two characteristics that is used to identify an organism is called a

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Answer: Dichotomous

Using a Dichotomous Key to Identify Organisms

A dichotomous key is a tool used by biologists to identify organisms in a group through a process of answering yes or no questions about the organism. Dichotomous means 'divided into two parts', as each question about an organism has two choices.