Dichotomous Key

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What is a dichotomous key?

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A tool used to identify organisms by answering a series of questions that lead to the correct name.

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What is the purpose of a dichotomous key?

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To identify organisms.

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What does 'binomial nomenclature' mean?

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A two-name naming system used to identify species, consisting of the genus and species names.

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What are the 8 levels of classification in biology?

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Domain, Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species.

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What is the first level of classification?

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Domain.

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What is the most specific level of classification?

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Species.

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What order do insects with two pairs of scaly wings belong to?

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Lepidoptera.

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Which two animals are most closely related: Dog and Wolf or House Cat and Red Fox?

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Dog and Wolf.

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What is the second level of classification?

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Kingdom.

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What is the difference between a genus and a species?

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Genus is a group of related species, while species is the most specific classification.