Question

Using the dichotomous key above, what is the scientific name of this animal? (Hint: This animal is an omnivore and eats both plants and other animals. They are scavengers, not hunters of meat.)Crotalus atroxProcyon lotorNotophthalmus viridescensAlces alces

Answer 1

For this organism the steps would be:

1a Has backbone

3b. Does not have gills and scales

4b Does not lay eggs

10b Does not hunt for meat

11a Omnivore

Is Procyon lotor (raccoon)