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Lab: Dichotomous Key
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| antennae | the sensory organs on the head of an arthropod |
| appendage | a body part, such as an arm or leg, that sticks out from the main part of an organism’s body |
| arthropod | an invertebrate with an exoskeleton, a segmented body, and jointed appendages |
| characteristic | a feature or quality |
| dichotomous key | a guide that contains a series of questions or statements used to identify organisms |
| exoskeleton | a hard outer covering of an animal that provides protection and support |
| toxin | a poisonous substance |