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