Dichotomous Keys and Classification

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Who is famous for his work in taxonomy: the science of identifying, naming and classifying organisms?

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Carl Linnaeus

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

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genus, species

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

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1

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If you were to make a dichotomous key to identify an organism, which option would NOT be used?

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Ability to swim

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Identify bird Y: Certhidea, Geospiza, Camarhynchus, Platyspiza.

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Geospiza

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What is a dichotomous key?

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A tool that allows the user to determine the identity of items in the natural world, such as plants and animals, based on a series of choices that lead the user to the correct name.

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What does the term 'taxonomy' refer to?

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The science of classification of living organisms.

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What is the significance of the genus in scientific naming?

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The genus is the first part of the scientific name and groups together species that are closely related.

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What is the significance of the species in scientific naming?

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The species is the second part of the scientific name and identifies the specific organism within the genus.

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What is the purpose of using a dichotomous key?

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To help identify organisms based on observable characteristics.