<u>Answer</u>:
1.a) Species. It is the lowest taxon and represents the scientific name of the organism.
b) The species name is part of the binomial system of nomenclature developed by Linnaeus.
Thus it is composed of two parts each with its own writing rules (ex. gray wolf - <em>Canis lupus</em>):
A. the genus or generic name
- written first
- always underlined or italicized
- the first letter is always capitalized
ex. <em>Canis</em>
B. the specific epithet or species name
- is written second
- always underlined or italicized
- never capitalized
ex. <em>lupus</em>
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2. The results should always be the same. A dichotomous key is an identification tool based on a series of choices between alternative characters (dichotomous = divided into two parts). Thus, there is no room for subjective observation that may lead to another result. If the morphological traits of the organism are correctly identified, the the result should always be the same. Any differences occur due to errors on the scientist's part.
C <span>less contaminants would flow into the drainage basin</span>
..... A. The same
all the others don't make sense.
Answer:
Flower -> Insect -> small fish -> Big fish -> Seagull
Explanation:
All of these animals are eaten by the one arrow is pointing to.
Answer:
Mainly because if a disorder is dominant, then it will be manifested by all who have the gene. If the disorder is severe, then it will reduce the chances of the individual surviving to grow up and reproduce (unless the disorder only manifests symptoms in later life). If they do reproduce, then 50% of their offspring will inherit the gene, and be at a similar disadvantage in reproduction. Thus, there is likely to be selection against the gene. By contrast, a recessive disorder is only manifested if both parents pass on the abnormal gene, and an individual with one gene for the disorder is usually at no disadvantage. Thus, there is much less selection against abnormal recessive disorders.
