HELP Part 2. Dichotomous Keys In this example, what separates them into two major groups? The…

HELP Part 2. Dichotomous Keys In this example, what separates them into two major groups? The variety of living organisms on our planet is amazing. From microscopic bacteria, to maple trees, to the gigantic blue whales that inhabit our oceans. Organisms that share certain characteristics are classified into groups. Two major groups (or kingdoms) you are familiar with are the Kingdom ‘Animals’ and the Kingdom ‘Plants’. According to this classification tree, list three characteristics that differentiate a soccer ball from a football: But not all animals are alike, so within this large group, they are classified into smaller categories, using characteristics such as having fur, having 6 articulated legs, having scales, and so forth. In order to better understand how life on Earth is organized, and how to classify all the different living creatures. One of these systems is a tool called a ‘dichotomous key.’ The word dichotomous means “divided into two parts”. A dichotomous key is a tool that provides the reader with two statements (choices) that describe characteristics about items or living organisms. With these dichotomous keys, you choose between two clear physical characteristics that the organism possesses or not, and move down a chart (or tree) or a list until you finally can identify it. On the next page you will find a ‘classification tree’ for different balls used to play different sports.