Exam Term 2 Flashcards
1
Q
What is a dichotomous key?
A
A dichotomous key is a tool that allows the user to determine the identity of items in the natural world, such as trees, wildflowers, mammals reptiles rocks, and fish. Key consist of a series of choices that lead the user to the user to the correct name of a given item.
2
Q
What are the nine major phyla?
A
Vertebrates: Chordata
Invertebrates: Mollusca, Porifera, Cnidaria, Platyhelminthes, Nematode, Annelida, Arthropod, Echinodermata
3
Q
What is an example of a Chordata?
A
Human
4
Q
What is an example of a Cnidaria?
A
Box Jellyfish
