Sea Turtle Dichotomous Key

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Write a definition for “sea turtle” in your own words

One common difficulty with species identification using dichotomous keys is learning new biological terms. These terms are used to describe specific anatomical parts of an organism clearly and concisely. Use your own words to describe the following turtle anatomical terms:

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carapace

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plastron

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medial scute

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In your own words, explain how a biologist would use a dichotomous key to identify an unknown organism. Write your explanation as if you were teaching your younger sibling how to use a dichotomous key.

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Which of these sea turtles has evolved the most unique characteristics? Describe the difference between the characteristics of this sea turtle and the others.

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If you were snorkeling over a reef, explain how you would know if you were swimming next to a Kemp’s Ridley or Loggerhead sea turtle?

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The chart below shows the classification of three organisms. Certain categories are not shown
Which two organisms are the most closely related?

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Which classification category contains the greatest number of different types of organisms?

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Write a definition for “sea turtle” in your own words

carapace

plastron

medial scute

In your own words, explain how a biologist would use a dichotomous key to identify an unknown organism. Write your explanation as if you were teaching your younger sibling how to use a dichotomous key.

Which of these sea turtles has evolved the most unique characteristics? Describe the difference between the characteristics of this sea turtle and the others.

If you were snorkeling over a reef, explain how you would know if you were swimming next to a Kemp’s Ridley or Loggerhead sea turtle?

The chart below shows the classification of three organisms. Certain categories are not shownWhich two organisms are the most closely related?

Which classification category contains the greatest number of different types of organisms?

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The chart below shows the classification of three organisms. Certain categories are not shown
Which two organisms are the most closely related?