Question

Using the dichotomous key above, what is the scientific name of this animal?Bufo bufoSciurus carolinensisLampris guttatus

Answer 1

Using the dichotomous key, we take the following steps:

1a Has a backbone

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3b Does not have gills and scales

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4a Lay eggs

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5b Does not have feathers

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6a Lays eggs in water

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7a Does not have a tail

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9a Has a lot of warty bumps

Is Bufo bufo (common toad)