Species Identification

Which tree does the unknown leaf come from?

• Salix nigra

• Quercus laceyi

• Sophora secundiflora

• Ungnadia speciosa

Students are using the dichotomous key for leaves below to help identify native trees. Which of the following is classified as Holly?

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Describe how characteristics of leaves can be used to classify trees using a dichotomous key.

Which of the following is a reason scientists use scientific names as opposed to their common names?

• Scientists around the world use the same names so there is no language barrier

• No two species have the same name, so there is no confusion about which organism is being studied

• Scientific names can help you know which organisms are related if they share a common genus name

A student discovers an arachnid with a segmented abdomen, long legs, and a tail with no stinger. The student uses the dichotomous key below to identify it. Which arachnid has the student found?

• Whip Scorpion

• Wind Scorpion

• Daddy long legs

• Scorpion

An illustration and a dichotomous key are given. What is the correct classification for this organism?

• Class Insecta

• Order Amblygygi

• Order Araneae

• Order Scorpiones

Which of the following is the correct way to show the scientific name for tiger?

• Panthera Tigris

• Panthera tigris

• panthera Tigris

• panthera tigris

This is a 

• bird

• fish

• mammal

• reptile

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

What is binomial nomenclature?

• system of 3 names

• system of 2 names

• the names of the kingdoms

• the levels of classification

What is the genus name here:

Canis lupus

• Canis

• lupus