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The Giant Isopod: Biological Evolution — Reading Comprehension

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  • RI.6.3
  • RI.7.3
  • RI.8.8
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This NGSS passage examines how giant isopods evolved for deep-sea survival, including slow metabolism for food scarcity, pressure-resistant exoskeletons, and 16-inch size adaptation. Students explore evolutionary trade-offs in extreme environments through this living fossil's biology.

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