The contrasting characteristics generally in a pair used fo…

Biology The Living World Taxonomic Aids Single Correct MCQ

Published on: August 14, 2026

The contrasting characteristics generally in a pair used for identification of animals in a taxonomic key are referred to as

lead

couplet

doublet

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In a taxonomic key, couplets are pairs of contrasting statements (characteristics) used to identify animals step by step.

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