A) What is the broadest category of classification in taxonomy? (1 point)
species
domain
kingdom
order
A) How is a phylogenetic tree similar to a dichotomous key? (1 point)
Both focus on illustrating taxonomic relationships between organisms.
Both were founded by Carl Linneaus.
Both map evolutionary processes from similar organisms.
Both convey common ancestry from an originating organism.
Both focus on illustrating taxonomic relationships between organisms.
A) A humpback whale is classified as a mammal while a basking shark is a fish. Which
taxonomy classification are the same for a humpback whale and a basking shark? (1 point)
domain, kingdom, phylum, class only
domain, kingdom, phylum only
domain and kingdom only
domain only
A)
A dichotomouys key is used to identify a plant.
1a. Leaves are spiny ......................Pinus taeda
1b. Leaves are broad..................... Go to 2
2a. Single leaf..........................Go to 3
2b. Many leaves....................... Go to 4
3a. Leaf edge is smooth..............Cornus florida
3b. Lead edge is rough...............Ulmus americana
4a. Leaflet edges are smooth........Albizia julibrissin
4b. Leaflet edges are rough.........Juglans nigra
A plant has many broad leaves with rough edges. What type of plant is this?
(1 point)
albizia julibrissin
cornus florida
pinus taeda
juglans nigra