Imagine you are a systematist who has discovered an unfamiliar animal. Which of the following observations about the animal will best help you find its taxonomic classification?(1 point)

Question

Imagine you are a systematist who has discovered an unfamiliar animal. Which of the following observations about the animal will best help you find its taxonomic classification?(1 point)

Responses

The animal bit you.
The animal bit you.

The animal was found near a herd of deer.
The animal was found near a herd of deer.

The animal has sharp, pointed teeth.
The animal has sharp, pointed teeth.

The animal has an unpleasant temperament.

Answer 1

The observation that the animal has sharp, pointed teeth is likely to be the most helpful in finding its taxonomic classification because dental characteristics can often provide clues about an animal's diet and evolutionary relationships.