7.11A - Dichotomous Key
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Each successive step represents...
A path or choice that is made about an organism's unique attributes that leads one to the smallest taxonomic grouping
What is the Dichtomous Key?
A tool that allows the user to determine the identity of organisms in the natural world such as birds, reptiles, wildflowers, and fish
There will always be at least two choices at each step. (T or F)
True, if distinguishing between 3 objects, it will take 2 different steps to do so
What is the basis of dichotomous keys?
Using characteristics to classify or group organisms based on similarities
duck
has feathers and swims
What is the most specific taxonomic level?
species
platyspiza
the name of bird x
calligraphy pen
writes with ink, has a metal tip with no ball
