In this lab, you will go on a virtual fishing trip, looking for flounder. each time you catch a fish, you will use your handy field guide to identify what species the fish is. write a scientific question that describes the broader skill you are learning by doing the above. for everyone who needs the answer, the answer is: how does a dichotomous key you identify unknown specimens based on their traits?

Write a scientific question that describes the broader skill you are learning by doing the above.

How does a dichotomous key help you identify unknown specimens based on their traits?

Lesson Question: How does a dichotomous key help you identify unknown specimens based on their traits?

Compare your question to the lesson question above. Check all elements that you included.

a dichotomous key

a verb such as classify, identify, determine, recognize, or name

the specimens’ traits (such as body shapes, types of fins, tail shape, etc.)