Advantages
1.
Unlike the dichotomic Key, the multivariable key can be used to
identify fragmentary material.
2.
Species may be identified more quickly.
3.
The Matrix allows you to sort or group
species by the presence or absence of a user-defined number of morphological
or ecological criteria.
4.
The user is able to modify the Matrix
and to insert or cancel checks. The changed data Matrix
can be stored on the PC or sent to other users, allowing them to
work with the modified data.
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