Imagine you are a systematist who has discovered an unfamiliar animal. Which of the following observations about the animal will best help you find its taxonomic classification?(1 point)

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The animal has sharp, pointed teeth.
The animal has sharp, pointed teeth.
The animal was found near a herd of deer.
The animal was found near a herd of deer.
The animal has an unpleasant temperament.
The animal has an unpleasant temperament.
The animal bit you.

Answer 1

To determine the taxonomic classification of an unfamiliar animal, the best observation to consider would be "The animal has sharp, pointed teeth." This characteristic is directly related to the anatomy of the animal, which is a key factor in classification. Other observations, such as behavior or location, while potentially informative for understanding the ecology or behavior of the animal, do not directly contribute to its taxonomic classification.