Question

Using the dichotomous key above, what is the scientific name of this animal?Crotalus atroxSciurus carolinensisProcyon lotor

Answer 1

For this organism, the dichotomous key tells us the following:

1a. Has a backbone

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3b. Does not have gills and scales

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4b. Does not lay eggs

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10b. Does not hunt for meat

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11b. Eats mostly plants

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12a. Is a rodent

The organism is Sciurus carolinensis (Eastern gray squirrel)