MyView 4.1 "Echidna" Online Practice Part 2

In paragraph 14, it says “It’s perfectly adapted to capture the kinds of prey the echidna needs.” How is the tongue perfectly adapted? (part 2)

• The tongue is perfectly adapted because different echidnas eat different food, and it can help the echidna find different prey.

• The tongue is perfectly adapted because all the tongues are long and sticky. It is the perfect tool to get small insects.

• The tongue is perfectly adapted because the echidnas eat larger animals, and the tongue can help capture those big animals by tying them up.

How does the author compare different types of echidna tongues? (part 2)

• The author compares them by the habitats they are found in.

• The author compares them by their size and function.

• The author compares them by their color and length.

How does an echidna's sticky tongue catch food? (quiz)

• The sticky tongue digs straight into the ground.

• The sticky tongue grabs ants and termites.

• The sticky tongue hooks into worms.

Which type of echidna has a long, sticky tongue? (part 2)

• Long-beaked echidna

• Short-beaked echidna

• Fur-covered echidna

What does the long-beaked echidna eat? (quiz)

• They eat ants, termites, and other tiny prey.

• They eat worms such as earthworms.

• They eat dingoes and other wild dogs.

The main idea of paragraph 18 is about how special the echidna’s claws are. What is one detail that supports this main idea? (part 2)

• The echidna uses its claws to climb up to the nearest tree.

• The echidna uses its claws to attack enemies when startled or attacked.

• The echidna uses its claws to dig straight down into the ground.

How is an echidna able to dig really fast? (quiz)

• It has many spines and a sticky tongue.

• It is muscular, has a strong skeleton, and strong claws.

• It has a special layer of muscle that wraps around its whole body.

Why will many predators pass it by when the echidna is dug into the earth? (part 2)

• It is because the predators usually feel shocked then decide to give up.

• It is because the the echidna is completely hidden under the ground.

• It is because the only part of the echidna that’s exposed is spines.

According to page 382, what is the echidna's most amazing adaptation? (part 2)

• It’s a special layer of muscle that wraps around the echidna’s whole body.

• It’s a special layer of muscle that allows the echidna hide underwater.

• It’s a special layer of muscle that makes the echidna eating the ants fast.

Why is the special layer of muscle around echidna’s body important? (part 2)

• It is important because it allows the echidna to climb very fast.

• It is important because it allows the echidna to change its shape.

• It is important because it allows the echidna to find food easily.