What is happening to the starfish on the West Coast? Read "The Pacific's Falling Stars" to find out!
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1. Write a short summary of the article. It may help you to remember the 5W's: Who, What, When, Where, and Why.
2. Answer this question in a complete sentence: What is the effect of the starfish dying? Why does it matter?
The article is about mysterious starfish deaths. a mysterious illness called wasting syndrome. scientists are worried that these amazing creatures might become extinct. They are starting to turn to goo, they also have white on them called lesions. Scientists don’t yet know what’s causing this phenomenon to occur. starfish are also a natural resource for food, so other animals might not make it either.
ReplyDeleteSea stars help keep balance in ocean ecosystems.
ReplyDeleteSea stars matter because they keep the ocean healthy.