Taxonomy Classification Dichotomous Key

Which organism has feathers but does not swim?

• Duck

• Hen

• Lizard

• Snake

What is the genus: Castor canadensis?

• Castor canadensis

• Castor

• canadensis

Which organism does not have four limbs?

• Shark

• Salamander

• Tiger

• Gorilla

Identify the organism's correct taxonomy

• Class Insecta

• Order Scorpiones

• Order Araneae

• Order Amblypygi

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

Which type of organism has no fur but has feathers?

• Mammals

• Birds

• Reptiles

• Amphibians

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

Which of the following is the most general taxon?

• Kingdom

• Phylum

• Class

• Order

The most specific of the classifications is?

• class 
• order 
• genus 
• species

Kingdom, Phylum, Class, _______

• Family 
• Order
• Genus 
• Species

The 8 levels of classification, most broad to most specific.

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

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

Which organisms are most closely related?

• Equus caballas (Horse) & Equus burchellii (Zebra)
• Cyanea artica (Jellyfish) &
  Ctenodiscus crispatus (Mud Starfish)
• Naja naja (cobra) & Glycine max (soya bean)
• Ophiocomina nigra (black brittle star) & Brassica nigra (black mustard)

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-2