Two scientists traveled to a remote island in the ocean. While on the island, they discovered several animals never before seen. The
scientists identified and recorded several characteristics of each of the different animals. Those data are given in the table below.
animals with,
a tail
Animal Number of legs Tail Food Habitat
A
4
yes meat mountain)
4
yes plants jungle
6
yes plants jungle
no plants
caves
Box 1
B
05
C
E
F
animals with
fewer than
5 legs
The scientists needed this information in order to group the organisms. One way to do this is to create a classification system. In the
classification system shown in the figure below, which box at the bottom will have no animals in it? (Note: be sure to view all the
information shown above.)
2 animals
6
8 M
8
Box 2
no meat
no meat
animals with
no tail
all animals
water
water
animals with
more than
5 legs
animals with,
a tail
Box 3
4 animals
animals with
no tail
Box 4