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The contrasting characteristics generally in a pair used for identification of animals in Taxonomic Key are referred to as:

1. Alternate
2. Lead
3. Couplet
4. Doublet

Correct answer: Couplet

Solution

A taxonomic key uses two contrasting statements at each step to separate organisms. That paired set is called a couplet.

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