This task is about using a classification key to identify insects and spiders.
These are all New Zealand small native animals.
Use the identification key below to answer the questions.
| STEP 1 |
(i) wings (ii) no wings |
Go to Step 2 Go to Step 5 |
| STEP 2 |
(i) wings extend straight out (ii) wings do not extend straight out |
Go to Step 3 Go to Step 4 |
| STEP 3 |
(i) hind legs extend beyond body (ii) hind legs do not extend beyond body |
Cranefly Hunter wasp |
| STEP 4 |
(i) wings cover abdomen completely (ii) wings do not cover all of abdomen |
Shield-bug Bluebottle |
| STEP 5 |
(i) six legs (ii) eight legs |
Earwig Leaping spider |
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a) |
What is Animal V? ______________________________ |
| b) |
Which animal is a cranefly? __________
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| c) |
From the key work out how many animals have wings. __________
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| d) |
What are the features of a leaping spider?
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