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How does this paragraph expand the central idea of animal spying?

"Their tongues are so remarkable that they also pry into the hunting habit of other rattlesnakes. Scenting the difference between a recently fed rattlesnake and a hungry one, they use the clues to hide where another snake has dined and the hunting is likely to be successful.

• It shows that snakes avoid hunting in the same area.

• It explains how snakes use scent to find safe places.

• It shows that snakes spy on each other to find food.

• It explains how snakes protect their hunting grounds.

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CCSS.L.6.4A

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The central idea of Animal Snoops is "animal snooping can determine life of death for animals." Which sentence best supports the central idea?

• Few people imagine that animals can be highly skilled spies and snoops.

• White storks are master eavesdroppers.

• These social birds feed together in chattering groups.

• Creatures that catch warning signals meant for others may stay one step ahead of enemies.

How do paragraphs 25 and 26 add to the development of ideas in the passage?

25 - Some spies can intercept signals sent by plants. Bright flowers invite bees and other animals to come for a meal of pollen or nectar........... 26 - But crab spiders are deadly spies: they love to eat honeybees and know all about this flower bee communication system. These sneaky spiders build their bee-trapping webs next to good-looking, symmetrical blooms that bees are more likely to visit.

• They explain how bees use flowers to find food and help plants grow.

• They show how spiders use flower signals to trick bees, supporting the idea that animals spy to survive.

• The describe how flowers grow in difference shapes and colors to attract animals.

• They tell a funny story about a bee getting caught in a spider web.

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CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.6.4D

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