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Classification

Organisms are placed into specific categories based on their shared characteristics.
In this unit, we will: 1) Practice identifying organisms using dichotomous keys and scientific names. 2) Learn about WHY organisms are grouped into specific categories.

Dichotomous Keys - a device that can be


used to easily identify an unknown organism and find its scientific name.
Step 1: Make a spider key Step 2: Make a dichotomous key using scientific names.
1. a. Has feathers.....go to #2 b. No feathers......go to #3 2. a. Swims..............Duck (Anas platyrhynchos) b. Doesn't swim....Hen (Gallus domesticus) 3. a. Has legs...........Lizard (Eublepharis macularius) b. No legs.............Snake (Crotalus horridus)

Binomial Nomenclature - system of naming


species, using their genus and species classification.

Scientific Names

Common Names

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