kelsey152
kelsey152
10.03.2021 • 
Biology

A dichotomous key for identifying fish is shown. 3a
5a
la Body is long and narrow...
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1b. Body is not long and narrow.
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2a Pointed fins
..Trumpetfish
2b Fish has smooth fins
.Moray eel
Eyes located on top of the head
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3b Eyes located on either side of the head.. ..Go to 5
4a
Long, whip-like tail
Spotted eagle ray
4b
Short, blunt tail..
...Peacock flounder
Body is spotted
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5b Body is not spotted...
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ба Chin whiskers present...
Spotted goatfish
6b Chin whiskers absent..
...Bandtail puffer
7a
Striped
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7b No stripes
Glassy sweeper
8а V-shaped tail...
..Squirrelfish
8b Blunt, rounded tail
Glasseye snapper
Based on this key, which two fish have eyes located on either side of their head and are not spotted?
Glassy sweeper and squirrelfish
Glasseye snapper and spotted eagle ray
Spotted goatfish and bandtail puffer
Peacock flounder and glassy sweeper

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