Bot-Lab (Sem-1) - Chapter 8: Dichotomous Key

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dichotomous key

a series of pairs of phrases or descriptions which are used to classify a group of living things by making choices between the sets of traits and characters

leaf

generally an expanded and flattened lateral outgrowth of the stem

leaf margins

the outer edge of a leaf blade

crenate

rounded teethlike margin

serrate

sawlike teeth pointing forward

sinuate

wavy

entire

smooth

dentate

sawlike teeth pointing outward

pinnately cleft

indentation about halfway to the midrib

pinnately parted

indentation more than halfway to the midrib

pinnately lobed

indentation less than halfway to the midrib

palmately parted

palmate indentation almost to the tip of the petiole

palmately cleft

palmate indentation about halfway to the tip of the petiole

palmately loved

indentation less than halfway to the tip of the petiole