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~~2.       Briefly explain why biologists use sampling, rather than individually counting all members of the population of interest. (5 points)

a.     Using random sampling technique, select 3 grid segments for a sample taken from the plot above. List the 3 grid segments you selected. (1 point) 

1.      (Application) How might the information gained from this lab pertaining to taxonomy be useful to you, or how can you apply this knowledge to your everyday life as a non-scientist? The application will be graded according to the rubric below. (20 points)

1.      Scorpions and spiders both belong to the same class called Arachnida. Birds and fish both belong to the phylum Chordata. Which two organisms are more closely related? Explain why. (5 points)

Why are observation skills important when working with dichotomous keys? 

Why are there only two choices for each step in the dichotomous key?

1.      Describe an example scenario of when a dichotomous key might be used in the real world. (3 points)

1.      Taxonomy versus classification.

a.       Define biological taxonomy. (1 point)

Biological taxonomy is the branch of biology that names and identifies organisms. 

1.      List the domain, kingdom, phylum, subphylum, class, order, family, genus, and species of humans. (9 points)

1.      It is estimated that there are more than 1 million species of insects on this planet. Based on this and information gained from this laboratory, what phylum most likely comprises over 90% of the Earth's species? Briefly justify your answer. (4 points)