beskrivelsesnøkkel
A beskrivelsesnøkkel, often translated as a "descriptive key" or "identification key," is a tool used in various fields, particularly in biology and natural sciences, to identify specimens or objects based on a series of observable characteristics. These keys typically consist of a sequence of paired statements, known as couplets. Each couplet presents two contrasting descriptions of a particular feature. The user examines the specimen and chooses the statement that best matches its characteristics. This choice then leads them to the next couplet, or directly to the identification of the specimen.
The process is sequential and dichotomous, meaning each step involves a choice between two options. By following