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  2. Cultural keystone species - Wikipedia

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    Such species can be identified by their prevalence in language, cultural practices (e.g. ceremonies), traditions, diet, medicines, material items, and histories of a community. [1] [2] [3] These species influence social systems and culture and are a key feature of a community's identity. [1]

  3. Identification key - Wikipedia

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    In biology, an identification key, taxonomic key, or frequently just key, is a printed or computer-aided device that aids in the identification of biological organisms. Historically, the most common type of identification key is the dichotomous key , a type of single-access key which offers a fixed sequence of identification steps, each with ...

  4. Single-access key - Wikipedia

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    In phylogenetics, a single-access key (also called dichotomous key, sequential key, analytical key, [1] or pathway key) is an identification key where the sequence and structure of identification steps is fixed by the author of the key. At each point in the decision process, multiple alternatives are offered, each leading to a result or a ...

  5. Determination (biology) - Wikipedia

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    In forestry, especially in the tropics, identifying trees based on the flowers or leaves high up in the crown can be difficult, a method of identifying tree species in this case is called a 'slash', a shallow machete cut to the trunk to expose the colours of the different layers inside, and show the type of sap.

  6. Branching identification key - Wikipedia

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    A branching identification key within taxonomy (the practice and science of categorization or classification), is a presentation form of a single-access key where the structure of the decision tree is displayed graphically as a branching structure, involving lines between items. [1]

  7. Social group - Wikipedia

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    The social groups people are involved with in the workplace directly affect their health. No matter where they work or what the occupation is, feeling a sense of belonging in a peer group is a key to overall success. [20] Part of this is the responsibility of the leader (manager, supervisor, etc.).

  8. Animal culture - Wikipedia

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    A further definition of culture is, "[s]ocially transmitted behavior patterns that serve to relate human communities to their ecological settings." [15] This definition connects cultural behavior to the environment. Since culture is a form of adaptation to one's environment, it is mirrored in many aspects of our current and past societies.

  9. List of trees and shrubs by taxonomic family - Wikipedia

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    cow itch tree; primrose tree; Norfolk Island hibiscus; pyramid tree Malvaceae (mallow family) Thespesia: thespesia trees; Thespesia populnea: portia tree; milo Malvaceae (mallow family) Melastomataceae: melastome family; Tetrazygia: tetrazygia trees; Tetrazygia bicolor: Florida tetrazygia Melastomataceae (melastome family) Meliaceae: mahogany ...