Taxonomy and Dichotomous Key Review

What is the scientific name for the Bald Eagle

• Aves Chordata

• Haliaeetus Accipitridae

• Animalia leucocephalus

• Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Which is the most specific of the labeling process?

• Kingdom

• Phylum

• Genus

• Species

Which step do you always start with when using a dichotomous key?

• 1

• 3

• 6

• 2

Taxonomy is the science of .......

• Genetics

• Classification

• Bacteria

• Mammals

Tool used by a taxonomist to identify an unknown organism is a:

• dichotomous key

• binomial nmenclature

• scientific name

• binomial key

A dichotomous key for trees is provided. Hikers found a tree that has large brown cones and single sharp needles. What species of tree have the hikers found?

• Juniper

• Pine

• Spruce

• Fir

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

• physical features

• weather patterns

• environment

• diet

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

Using this dichotomous key, identify the name of the circled Fish, J.

• peacock flounder

• band-tail puffer

• trumpet fish

• spotted goat fish

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

The scientific name for an organism is made from the:

• class and family name

• genus and species name

• domain and kingdom name

• kingdom and phylum name

Why do we use scientific names to name organisms instead of relying on common names?

• Because common names vary regionally

• Because everyone understands and speaks Latin

• To make scientists sound smart

• Because they are the most descriptive