Question

use the dichotomous key to answer the question. bat dichotomous key 1a bats that live alone go to 2 1b bats that live in large groups go to 3 2a wingspan is greater than 35cm hoary bat 2b wingspan is less than 35cm go to 4 3a wingspan is greater than 35cm big brown bat 3b wingspan is less than 35cm got to 5 4a reddish - brown fur seminole bat 4b light colored fur eastern red bat 5a large, round ears mexican free - tailed bat 5b short, pointy ears cave myotis bat what is the main difference between the hoary bat and the big brown bat? color of the fur size and shape of ears living alone or in a group length of wingspan

Explanation:

The dichotomous key shows that the Hoary bat is identified by "Bats that live alone" (1a) and "Wingspan is greater than 35cm" (2a). The Big brown bat is identified by "Bats that live in large groups" (1b) and "Wingspan is greater than 35cm" (3a). The main difference between them is in the living pattern (alone vs. group) as per the key's initial division (1a vs. 1b).

Answer:

living alone or in a group