Part A: Reading Dichotomous Keys
Title your paper “Reading Dichtomous Keys.” Be sure to label each section (i.e. #1 Simple Organisms). Write the number of the image and the correct species name. Use the dichotomous key to determine what species it is. Be sure to trace your path that you followed to get the right answer.
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#1 Simple Organisms
#2 Leaves
#3 Alien Invasion
http://biologyjunction.com/alien_invasion.htm
#4 Salamander Key
http://biologyjunction.com/salamander_key.htm
#5 Fish Key
Part B: Writing Your Own Dichtomous Key
Please put Part B on a separate piece of paper. Label it “My Own Dichotomous Key.” Follow the directions on the image.
