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Classification Assessment Part 2 (Fall 2024)

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You will need a picture of the salamanders to be able to do part 2 of this - there are about 12 questions related to it and it's just easier to have it on paper. Please do not write on the paper given.
Question 1
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BONUS: Share something you have learned from what we have talked about in class. (You do not have to answer this, however this question may help you earn back a point/earn bonus).

Question 2
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Share how head lice are able to stay attached to hair OR something else you learned from one of the DEEP LOOK VIDEOS in the section CREEPY CRITTERS like hairworms, face mites, etc)

Question 3
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Identify the common name of organism #1

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Question 7
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Identify the common name of organism #3

Question 8
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Identify the common name of organism #4

Question 9
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Identify the common name of organism #5

Question 10
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Identify the common name of organism #7

Question 11
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Identify the common name of organism #8

Question 12
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Identify the common name of organism #10

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Question 16
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Which one is the least related to the other three stars? Provide evidence from the chart to support your answer.

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Question 23
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How many of the salamanders share the same genus?
two
three
four
five
None share the same genus
How many of the salamanders share the same species?
two
three
four
five
None share the same species
How many the salamanders share the same phylum? (THINK HERE)
seven
nine
eleven
None share the same genus
Which of the following best describes the purpose of a dichotomous key?
To provide information about the life cycle of a species
To determine the genetic relationships between different species
To classify organisms based on their geographical distribution
To identify organisms based on observable traits or features
All of the following have a nucleus except...
Plantae
Animalia
Bacteria
Protista
Members of this kingdom are all multicellular and heterotrophic
Plantae
Archaebacteria
Animalia
Protista

Who would Acanthaster brevispinus be most closely related to?
Chocolate Chip Starfish
Red Comb Star
Reticulated Brittle Star
Crown-of-Thorns Starfish

What is the scientific name of the Chocolate Chip Starfish?
Protoreaster nodosus
Acanthaster planci
Oreasteridae Protoreaster
Ophionereis reticulata
Which of the taxon levels are the largest and most broad?
Kingdom
Class
Family
Phylum
Species

Use the dichotomous key to determine the correct classification of the insect in the diagram X (has wings).
Dragonfly Larvae
Mayfly Larvae
Damselfly Larvae

Use the dichotomous key to determine the correct classification of the insect in the diagram Y (does not have wings).
Diving Beetle Larvae
Mayfly Larvae
Stonefly Larvae
When they were testing the sharks olfactory senses, what were two items they used?
octopus arms
electrical impulses
fish guts
cuttlefish ink
human blood
How are bull sharks different from other sharks?
They can maintain necessary levels of salt in their body when in fresh water.
They can store salt in their liver.
They are omnivores.
They cannot survive long periods in salt water.