Dichotomy key

The first part of a scientific name is an organism's _______________ and the second part is its ________________.

• species, genus
• phylum, order
• class, spices
• genus, species

What is the name of bird W?

• Certhidea
• Geospiza
• Camarhynchus
• Platyspiza

When using a dichotomous key to identify organisms, what do we look at?

• physical features
• weather patterns
• environment
• diet

Cells that have a true nucleus are called....

• eukaryotes
• prokaryotes
• unicellular
• multicellular

A table of arachnid and insect characteristics is shown. Which characteristic could be used to distinguish between
arachnids and insects?

• Jointed legs
• Body segments
• Presence of eyes
• Presence of antennae

What step do we always start with when using dichotomous keys?

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4

A botanist discovers a new plant in the jungle. Which of the following observations of the plant’s characteristics would be useful in determining its identity with a dichotomous key?

• It was discovered in the summertime
• It is wet from a recent rain storm.
• Its leaves curl up on the edges.
• It is eaten by native jungle ants.

How many kingdoms are there?

• 2
• 3
• 6
• 8

What is written in italics or underlined.

• Scientific Name
• Common Name

 You would find mushrooms in what kingdom?

• Plantae
• Protists
• Fungi
• Animalia