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Article: Slime hunters: scientists brave deadly gases and flesh-burning acid to discover what's hidden in a cave in Mexico.(Earth Caves)
- Article from:
- Science World
- Article date:
- November 1, 2004
- Author:
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DID YOU KNOW?
* Cave animals are classified into three groups: Trogloxenes--such as bats--live near the cave entrance and go into the cave to find food or shelter. Troglophiles--such as cave salamanders--live in caves at times, but can also survive outside. Troglobytes--such as the blind flatworm--depend on the cave for survival.
CRITICAL THINKING:
* Caves are considered to be "extreme environments." Discuss the characteristics of a cave that place this environment in the "extreme" category.
CROSS-CURRICULAR CONNECTIONS:
ART: Have students research ancient cave art. Then, help them create their own cave art.
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