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Evolutionary Relationships

Question 2 • Biology_B_IC_Alt

Which questions below could appear in a dichotomous key for fish? Check all that apply.

Answer
A
Does the specimen have spots on its body?
B
Does the specimen have more than three gills?
C
Does the specimen often eat shrimp instead of other fish?
D
Does the specimen hunt alone or in a school?

Explanation

A dichotomous key uses observable features that help distinguish organisms, usually with two alternative outcomes. Whether a fish has spots is an observable body feature, and whether it has more than three gills is a countable physical feature. Eating habits and hunting behavior can vary, so choices C and D are less reliable traits for identifying a specimen.

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