WorksheetsDichotomus keys
Total questions: 8
Worksheet time: 2mins
What is an animals scientific name composed of
Species then Genus
Genus then Species
Domain then Phylum
Kingdom then Species
What is something every animal has
A name
A tounge
A scientific name
Two parents
Find the description of a dog and list the order of yes and no
1.Is this animal a mammal
Yes ........................... Go to 2
No ........................... Go to 3
2.Does this animal have claws
Yes ........................... Go to 3
No ........................... Go to 4
3.Does this animal have scales
Yes ......................... Snake
No .......................... Go to number 4
4.Does this animal have fur?
Yes ......................... Dog
No .......................... Dolphin
Yes, Yes, No, Yes
No,Yes
Yes,Yes,Yes
Yes,No,No
What is a dichotomous key?
A key that can be used to open doors but will mess up the door
A dual key that can be used to answer all types of keys, but you have to get the right one to get it correct
A tool that can't be used to identify things in a series of choices
A tool that can be used to identify things in a series of choices
How would you describe a snake
Very scaly, invertebrate, and lays eggs
Very scaly, vertebrate, and lays eggs
Has miniscule hair and many scales and also is a invertebrate that lays eggs
Is a reptile thats always has scales and always poisonous or venomous
Which statement do you read first in a Dichotomous key
Statement B
Statement A
Statement C
Statement Z
What does Dichotomous mean
Divided into many parts
A pair of many things
Divided into two parts
Animal pairs
Is there a classification higher than kingdom?
Yes
No
