Slime hunters: scientists brave deadly gases and flesh-burning acid to discover what's hidden in a cave in Mexico.(Earth Caves)

Science World | November 1, 2004| | Copyright

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.

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