Dichotomous Keys Notes

Multiple Choice

Why do scientists use dichotomous keys?

• To arrange organisms based on habitat

• To identify different organisms

• To determine evolutionary history

• To analyze feeding habitats

Multiple Choice

The word "dichotomous" means...

• divided into two parts

• two cots for me to sleep on

• not living

Multiple Choice

Identify fish #1.

• Spotted eagle ray

• Peacock flounder

• Band-tail puffer

• Glassy sweeper

Multiple Choice

Identify fish #9.

• Trumpet fish

• Spotted moray eel

• Squirrel fish

• Glassy sweeper