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Dichotomous Keys: An Essential Tool For Fish Detectives, Jackson Martinez
Dichotomous Keys: An Essential Tool For Fish Detectives, Jackson Martinez
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Grades: 6-8 Subjects: Life Science | Biology
How do scientists identify an unknown fish?
In this activity, students will utilize a dichotomous key to identify unknown fishes from the Chesapeake Bay and will then characterize their trophic levels based on feeding preferences and adaptations. Students will gain an understanding of organism classification, trophic level interactions, and how fishes may play different trophic roles throughout their lives.