Keys constructed by taxonomists to aid in identification of organisms are usually
A) arranged according to the size of the organism.
B) very detailed.
C) dichotomous.
D) based on cell shapes.
E) not very useful.

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Dichotomous keys are tools used by taxonomists that consist of a series of choices that lead the user to the correct identification of an organism. They are called "dichotomous" because they offer two choices at each step.

Keys Constructed by Taxonomists to Aid in Identification of Organisms