Advantage: Dichotomous keys are very useful because they allow non-expert users to identify organisms by directing them to look at the known, important organisms. Disadvantage: Disadvantage of dichotomous keys is that if a single wrong decision is made at any juncture, a wrong identification will result. Sometimes it becomes obvious that an error has been made, and you can retrace your steps until you get back on the right track, but this is not always the case
To be injured by an animal with poisonous spines, you must: be the aggressor and touch the animal first.
<h3>What is the use of spines in animals?</h3>
- Spines are hard, needle-like anatomical structures found in both vertebrate and invertebrate species.
- The spines of most spiny mammals are modified hairs, with a spongy center covered in a thick, hard layer of keratin and a sharp tip.
- Spines on an animal’s body help defend it.
- They can be irritating or painful, or difficult to swallow.
- Spines are also important tools for communication, shock absorption, and rain protection.
- Animals like porcupine shoot their spines (quills) for defense. Some spines can also pass through gloves.
- To prevent attacked by an animal with poisonous spines you must remain calm and observe your surroundings.
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Because the energy is going to decrease to also nothing and the animals at the top have to hunt more than those closer to the bottom of the food web
