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Are Bats Blind?
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- English, Spanish
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Reading passage
Reading comprehension
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About this reader
This reading passage, titled "Are Bats Blind? A Myth Debunked!", directly addresses a common misconception about these fascinating creatures. Aligned with NGSS Life Science standards, particularly MS-LS1-4 (Information Processing) and MS-LS4-C (Adaptations), the passage clarifies that bats are not blind and possess functional eyesight. It primarily explains their extraordinary reliance on echolocation for hunting and navigating in darkness, detailing how they emit sounds and interpret echoes to create a sound map" of their surroundings. The text also highlights the role of their vision
Written by Workybooks TeamPublished by Workybooks
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Topics
Batsare bats blindecholocationnocturnal animalseyesightunique animalmammalflying mammaladaptationnavigationsound wavesmyth debunkedvisionhearingbiodiversityNGSSMS-LS1-4
