Some Friendly Neighbors Multiple Choices

This worksheet explains how armadillos interact with other species through symbiotic relationships. It introduces mutualism, parasitism, and commensalism with clear examples. For instance, armadillos help control insect populations (mutualism), while ticks and fleas may harm them (parasitism). Some birds benefit by eating stirred-up insects near armadillos (commensalism).

Students expand scientific vocabulary and conceptual knowledge around interspecies relationships. The worksheet boosts reading comprehension through classification and example-based learning. It supports critical thinking as students distinguish types of biological interactions. Reading fluency improves with the structured breakdown of abstract ecological ideas. This activity also reinforces nonfiction skills by combining reading with life science themes.