Domain-Specific Bat Vocabulary

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What is echolocation?

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Echolocation is a method used by bats to navigate and find food by sending out high-frequency sound waves and listening for the echoes that bounce back.

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CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

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What type of bats eat fruit?

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Mega bats are the type of bats that eat fruit.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

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What type of bats eat insects?

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Micro bats are the type of bats that eat insects.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

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Do vampire bats have a special chemical in their saliva?

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Yes, vampire bats have a special chemical in their saliva that keeps the victim's blood flowing.

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Why can bats hang upside down?

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Bats can hang upside down because they have a special valve that stops the blood from flowing to their head.

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What are mega bats?

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Mega bats are large bats that primarily eat fruit.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

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What are micro bats?

Back

Micro bats are small bats that primarily eat insects.

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What do vampire bats feed on?

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Vampire bats feed on the blood of other animals.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

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How do bats find their way in the dark?

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Bats find their way in the dark using echolocation.

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What is the main diet of mega bats?

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The main diet of mega bats is fruit.