taxonomy

3.  Taxonomic keys are the scientific indicators used for
identifying and classifying plants and animals.
 One of the most important taxonomic keys is the
dichotomous key.
 Each indicator in this key has two possibilities of
selection.
 By choosing the peculiarities of the organism to be
identified and by proceeding systematically one can
identify and classify the organism.
 The taxonomic keys are continuously revised by
including peculiarities of newly identified organisms.
KEYS FOR IDENTIFICATION