Biology 5090 · O Level · Concept and use of a classification system

Concept and use of a classification system — practice question

Fig. 2.1 contains four arthropods.
(a(i))[3]

Use the key to name each arthropod. Fill in the key by writing one genus name in each of the four boxes.

(a(ii))[1]

Describe a difference in one other feature, not used in the key, that can distinguish Araneus from Lithobius. Araneus [BLANK] Lithobius [BLANK]

(b(i))[5]

Draw a large version of the immature arthropod as shown in the photograph in the space below.

(b(ii))[1]

Draw a straight line linking A and B on the photograph in Fig. 2.3. This gives the length of the arthropod body as it appears in the photograph. Measure and note this length.

(b(iii))[1]

The body length of the actual arthropod is $16\text{ mm}$. Use this to calculate the magnification of the photograph to 1 decimal place.

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This 11-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: Araneus, Lithobius, Musca, Macromia in the correct sequence

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