Dichotomus keys

What is an animals scientific name composed of

• Species then Genus

• Genus then Species

• Domain then Phylum

• Kingdom then Species

What is something every animal has

• A name

• A tounge

• A scientific name

• Two parents

Find the description of a dog and list the order of yes and no

1.Is this animal a mammal

Yes ........................... Go to 2

No ........................... Go to 3

2.Does this animal have claws

Yes ........................... Go to 3

No ........................... Go to 4

3.Does this animal have scales

Yes ......................... Snake

No .......................... Go to number 4

4.Does this animal have fur?

Yes ......................... Dog

No .......................... Dolphin

• Yes, Yes, No, Yes

• No,Yes

• Yes,Yes,Yes

• Yes,No,No

What is a dichotomous key?

• A key that can be used to open doors but will mess up the door

• A dual key that can be used to answer all types of keys, but you have to get the right one to get it correct

• A tool that can't be used to identify things in a series of choices

• A tool that can be used to identify things in a series of choices

How would you describe a snake

• Very scaly, invertebrate, and lays eggs

• Very scaly, vertebrate, and lays eggs

• Has miniscule hair and many scales and also is a invertebrate that lays eggs

• Is a reptile thats always has scales and always poisonous or venomous

Which statement do you read first in a Dichotomous key

• Statement B

• Statement A

• Statement C

• Statement Z

What does Dichotomous mean

• Divided into many parts

• A pair of many things

• Divided into two parts

• Animal pairs

Is there a classification higher than kingdom?

• Yes

• No