Barreleye Fish: The Deep-Sea Telescope — Reading Comprehension
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Grades
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
Standards
- MS-LS2-4
- RI.6.3
- RI.7.3
- RI.8.8
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About This Reader
This science passage explores the barreleye fish's extraordinary adaptations aligned with NGSS standard MS-LS2-4 (Ecosystem Interactions). Students will discover how this deep-sea creature's transparent dome head and rotating tubular eyes enable it to detect prey in near-total darkness. The text explains specialized features like counter-illumination camouflage and energy-conserving hovering behavior, demonstrating how organisms adapt to extreme environments. The passage highlights key biological concepts including bioluminescence, predator-prey relationships, and anatomical adaptations to low-light conditions. A fun fact reveals how scientists only recently discovered the fish's eye-rotation ability through deep-sea robotics. Comprehension questions test students' understanding of structural adaptations and ecosystem dynamics, while a vocabulary question reinforces the term 'counter-illumination.' Perfect for middle school life science units on marine ecosystems or evolutionary adaptations.
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