University:
University of Toronto
Course:
MGY277 | Introduction to Medical Microbiology
Academic year:

2023
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257

Pages:

4
Author:

Raihanah Ahmad

Dichotomous Key Assignment Biology Class Name: __Raihanah_________ Date: __Sep 18-Sep 22_________ Physical Traits of Birds Sparrow Classification Domain: Eukarya Kingdom: Animalia Class: Aves Order: Passeriformes Family: Passeridae Genus: Passer Species: Passer domesticus Traits Image Small, brown-grey feathers, short beak, agile in flight Owl Classification Domain: Eukarya Kingdom: Animalia Class: Aves Order: Strigiformes Family: Strigidae Genus: Bubo Species: Bubo bubo Traits Image Large eyes, nocturnal, rotates head widely, silent flight Penguin Classification Traits Image Domain: Eukarya Kingdom: Animalia Class: Aves Order: Sphenisciformes Family: Spheniscidae Genus: Aptenodytes Species: Aptenodytes forsteri Flightless, aquatic, black and white body, waddles on land Eagle Classification Domain: Eukarya Kingdom: Animalia Class: Aves Order: Accipitriformes Family: Accipitridae Genus: Haliaeetus Species: Haliaeetus leucocephalus Traits Image Large wingspan, hooked beak, powerful talons, sharp vision Duck Classification Domain: Eukarya Kingdom: Animalia Class: Aves Order: Anseriformes Family: Anatidae Genus: Anas Species: Anas platyrhynchos Traits Image Webbed feet, flat beak, swims easily, quacks Woodpecker Classification Traits Image Domain: Eukarya Kingdom: Animalia Class: Aves Order: Piciformes Family: Picidae Genus: Dendrocopos Species: Dendrocopos major Spider Key Sharp beak, strong neck, pecks trees, climbs vertically Dichotomous Key 1. Can the bird swim> a. Yes > Go to 2 b. No> Go to 3 2. Is the bird flightless? a. Yes > Penguin b. No > Duck 3. Is the bird nocturnal a. Yes > Owl b. No > Go to 4 4. Is the bird large with a large beak a. Yes > Eagle b. No > Go to 5 5. Is it small with a short beak a. Yes > Sparrow b. No > Woodpecker Conclusion My project shows how dichotomous keys help identify birds based on their physical and personality traits. I looked at their size, beak shape, and behavior, which helped me classify them. This process is how scientists organize living organisms.