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Identifying species

Published by Sarah Williams, 2021-01-14 17:45:54

Description: Cladistics and Keys

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On Target Biology Classification Extra Points What is a How are species? species named? How are What is a species now dichotomous classified? key?

On Target Biology What is a species? Cat I can have Horse Donkey kittens! I cabna'bt iheasv! e Fertile Cat Infertile Mule Cat Not a species \"A group of organisms that can reproduce to produce fertile offspring.\"

On Target Biology Animal How are species named? The Binomial System! This is a system where the scientific name is made from the species genus and species. Homo Sapiens

On Target Biology Aristotle Originally organisms were classified based on their MORPHOLOGY (outer appearance) and ANATOMY (internal structure). Cladistics Now we compare orgclaaHnsoisswimfieasdrne?ow organisms based on how similar their DNA is. Chimpanzee - 98.8% same DNA as humans!

On Target Biology Dichotomous keys are used to identify unfamiliar organisms! Observe your What is a unfamiliar organism dichotomous and answer a series of questions to identify it. key?

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On Target Biology Create a dichotomous key for identifying characters from your favourite TV show. Test it on a friend!

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On Target Biology Answers 1. D 2. C 3. B 4. C How did you do?


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