Question

This dichotomous key helps scientists classify within the arthropoda phylum. If scientists discover an organism with: less than 10 legs, 6 legs, wings, wings with 1 or 2 colors, with legs that are approximately the same length, wings that are not net-like, and wings that meet in a straight line down the back, how would this organism be classified?

Answer 1

You'll have to follow the dichotomous key that's provided to you. Start by choosing less than 10 legs, then choose 6 legs, then with wings, then wings with 1 or 2 colors... etc. You should end up identifying an organism this way.. following the path.