Insect Dichotomous Key

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Dichotomous Key (Separating Arachnida from Insecta)

Starting with question #1, determine which statement (a or b) is true for your creature. Follow the directions at the end of that true statement.

1.	a.	Creature has 8 legs (you have an arachnid!) ..........................................	click here (Arachnid Key)
	b.	Creature has 6 legs (you have an insect!) .............................................	go to #2 (next question)


2.	a.	Insect has wings ................................................................................	click here (Winged Insect Key)
	b.	Insect does not have wings .................................................................	click here (Wingless Insect Key)

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