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The Thorny Devil — Passage

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RI.3.1
RI.4.4
RI.4.6
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The Thorny Devil is a fascinating desert lizard covered in sharp spines that protect it from predators. This unique reptile primarily feeds on ants, using its sticky tongue to catch them. The Thorny Devil can change its color to blend into its surroundings, making it difficult for enemies to spot. It has an amazing way of drinking water by collecting dew on its body, which then runs down to its mouth. The Thorny Devil's incredible adaptations make it a remarkable example of survival in the harsh desert environment.
Publisher: Workybooks
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Written by:Neha Goel Tripathi
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Thorny Devil, desert lizard, sharp spines, ants, color change, dew collection

The Thorny Devil is a lizard that lives in the desert. It has sharp spines all over its body. These spines help protect it from enemies. The Thorny Devil eats ants. It uses its sticky tongue to catch them. It can change color to blend into its surroundings. The Thorny Devil drinks water by collecting dew on its body.

What kind of animal is the Thorny Devil?

A birdA mammalA fishA lizard

What does the Thorny Devil eat?

PlantsInsectsAntsGrass

How does the Thorny Devil catch its food?

With its clawsWith its teethWith its sticky tongueWith its tail

How does the Thorny Devil drink water?

By drinking from a riverBy licking leavesBy collecting dew on its bodyBy digging a hole

Common core standards covered

RI.3.1
Ask and answer questions to demonstrate understanding of a text, referring explicitly to the text as the basis for the answers.
RI.4.4
Determine the meaning of general academic and domain-specific words or phrases in a text relevant to a grade 4 topic or subject area.
RI.4.6
Compare and contrast a firsthand and secondhand account of the same event or topic; describe the differences in focus and the information provided.

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