Biology B5b/ Year 6: Classification and Keys (Biology)
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1. A way of identifying organisms Key
based on observable charac-
teristics
2. A key that is structured like the Branching Key
branches of a tree
3. A key that uses numbered Statement Key
statements to guide you to
identification
4. Dividing living organisms or Classification
other objects into groups ac-
cording to their characteristics
5. Features that are unique and Diagnostic feature
can be used to group organ-
isms/objects
6. Features that are not unique Non-diagnostic feature
and cannot be used for classi-
fication
7. Largest group in the classifica- Kingdom
tion system
8. An animal with a backbone or Vertebrate
internal skeleton
9. An animal without a backbone Invertebrate
or internal skeleton
10. A vertebrate group that has wet Fish
scales; lives in water; breathes
through gills; breeds in water;
has fins; cold blooded
11. A vertebrate group with moist Amphibian
skin; lay eggs in water; breathe
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Study online at https://quizlet.com/_90myoq
1. A way of identifying organisms Key
based on observable charac-
teristics
2. A key that is structured like the Branching Key
branches of a tree
3. A key that uses numbered Statement Key
statements to guide you to
identification
4. Dividing living organisms or Classification
other objects into groups ac-
cording to their characteristics
5. Features that are unique and Diagnostic feature
can be used to group organ-
isms/objects
6. Features that are not unique Non-diagnostic feature
and cannot be used for classi-
fication
7. Largest group in the classifica- Kingdom
tion system
8. An animal with a backbone or Vertebrate
internal skeleton
9. An animal without a backbone Invertebrate
or internal skeleton
10. A vertebrate group that has wet Fish
scales; lives in water; breathes
through gills; breeds in water;
has fins; cold blooded
11. A vertebrate group with moist Amphibian
skin; lay eggs in water; breathe
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