What Do Axolotls Eat? — Reading Comprehension
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Grades
- 3
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Standards
- MS-LS2-1
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This learning resource is available in interactive and printable formats. The interactive worksheet can be played online and assigned to students. The Printable PDF version can be downloaded and printed for completion by hand.
About This Reader
This science reading passage, titled "What Do Axolotls Eat?", offers an engaging exploration into the feeding habits of the unique Axolotl. Aligned with NGSS Life Science standards, particularly MS-LS2-1 which addresses how organisms obtain and use resources, the passage explains that Axolotls are carnivores, consuming various small living creatures in their lake habitats. It vividly describes their distinctive hunting method: suction feeding, where they swiftly gulp in water and prey. The text provides examples of their natural diet, including worms, insects, and small fish, illustrating how their tiny teeth allow them to swallow food whole without much chewing. This resource highlights how the Axolotl's feeding strategy is perfectly adapted to its aquatic environment, emphasizing energy efficiency in a natural food web. It's an excellent tool for developing reading comprehension, understanding animal behaviors, and exploring ecological concepts related to consumer roles within ecosystems, fostering curiosity about the diverse ways life sustains itself.
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