● Classifying organisms (taxonomy) is categorizing them based on shared characteristics.

Question

○ With dichotomous key, each characteristics is given a 2-word name, such as Erinaceus europaeus (European hedgehog) or Felis catus (house ____). These are also called scientific names.
○ To binomial nomenclature organisms, people can use a dichotomous key.
■ Based on shared characteristics
■ Several steps, each with ___ choices of specific traits
■ Go to steps as directed
■ Each leaf will be identified eventually with its scientific name (binomial nomenclature)
■ Identify each organism:

fill in the blanks

Answer 1

- 2
- specific traits