Which sets of characteristics are likely to be found in a dichotomous key to identify these insects? Check all that apply.

has 6 legs/has 8 legs

has wings/does not have wings

is pretty/is ugly

is found near water/is not found near water

has one pair of wings/has two pairs of wings

is green/has large eyes compared to head size

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Answer;

has 6 legs/has 8 legs

has wings/does not have wings

has one pair of wings/has two pairs of wings

Explanation;

  • Dichotomous keys are biological keys which are sets of statements that act as clues leading to the identification of an organism.
  • Dichotomous key is a biological tool for identification of unknown organisms.
  • A single characteristic is considered at a time. Two contrasting statements are put forward to describe the characteristics in such a way as to separate the organisms, which continues until the organisms have been identified.

Answer:

The correct answer has six legs/ eight legs, do not have wings/has wings, and has two pairs of wings or one pair of wings.  

Explanation:

A dichotomous key refers to a biological implement that is used for the determination of unknown species. The term dichotomous means branching into two, in this a single feature is taken at a time. It is a tool, which permits the user to find the identity of items in the natural world like wildflowers, trees, insects, reptiles, mammals, rocks, and fish.  

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