Refer to this portion of a dichotomous key to answer the question.
1. (a) Has a single dorsal fin ® 5
(b) Has a double dorsal fin ® 2
5. (a) Has a small fin on back near tail ® 6
(b) Has no fin on back near tail ® 7
6. (a) Has barbs near the mouth ® Catfish
(b) Does not have barbs near the mouth ® 10
7. (a) Tail is asymmetrical ® Sturgeon
(b) Tail is symmetrical ® 8
What would the result be when identifying a fish with a single dorsal fin, no fin on its back near the tail, and a tail that is asymmetrical?
sturgeon
go to step 8
go to step 2
catfish