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The life cycle moves from egg to larva, pupa, and adult, with most of their life spent as larvae eating plants, fruits, and even animal dung. 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Those bugs are called scarab beetles and they have an extraordinary shiny armor that can be indifferent colors like green, brown, or even gold. They are small, usually less than 6 inches long, and have strong wings hidden under their hard shell. These beetles are famous for their unusual round shape, which makes them look like a tiny ball.  \nFrom being shaped like a little ball, let's roll into the life of scarab beetles. These little creatures love warm environmentsand you can find them in every continent except Antarctica. Just like us, they go through a life cycle - from being an egg, then a larva, a pupa, and finally, an adult beetle. Believe it or not, most of their life is spent as a larva, munching on a variety of things from plants, fruits, to even animal dung!  \nSpeaking of munching on dung, scarab beetles have an interesting relationship with other animals and even humans. Some types of scarab beetles, called dung beetles, play a big role in the environment by cleaning up animal waste. These beetles roll up the dung into a ball and carry it away to feed their young, which helps in recycling nutrients back into the soil. In ancient Egypt, people admired scarab beetles so much that they made jewelry and amulets in their shape.  \nNow that we've looked at their life and their importance, let's dive into how scarab beetles protect themselves. To avoid predators, these beetles can fly away or hide under the soil. Some scarab beetles have strong jaws which they can use to bite if they feel threatened. So there you have it, the scarab beetles aren't just shiny bugs, they are nature's little cleaners and ancient symbols of transformation.  \nSolve each problem.  \nUse the article to answer the question.  \n1) What is special about scarab beetles in history?  \nA. They were considered sacred in Egypt.  \nB. They were once used as currency in Rome.  \nC. They were responsible for many deaths in Europe  \nD. They were originally only found in Antarctica.  \n2) What is the first stage in a scarab beetles life?  \nA. Egg B. Larva C. Pupa D. Adult Beetle  \n3) What is the size of scarab beetles?  \nA. They are microscopic B. Usually about a meter  \nC. They are around a foot long D. Shorter than 6 inches  \n4) Which choice is not a place scarab beetles be found?  \nA. Antarctica B. Africa C. Asia D. Europe  \n5) What type of scarab beetle is known for eating animal waste?  \nA. Goliath Beetles B. Dung Beetles  \nC. June Bugs D. Rhinoceros Beetle  \n6) How do scarab beetles protect themselves from predators?  \nA. They release a foul-smelling odor  \nB. They can fly away or hide under the soil  \nC. They play dead  \nD. They disguise themselves as other bugs  \n7) What stage does the scarab beetle spend most of its life?  \nA. As an egg B. As a larva C. As a pupa D. As an adult  \n8) Which do scarab beetle larvae NOT eat?  \nA. Plants B. Seeds C. Fruits D. Dung  \n9) What feature do some scarab beetles have to defend themselves?  \nA. Sticky webs B. Sharp spikes on their shells  \nC. Strong jaws to bite with D. Venomous stinger  \nDetermine if the statements is something the animal would say (W) or it it is not something the animal would say (N).  \n10) \"I can't fly but I am a very quick crawler. \"  \n11) \"In ancient Egypt, no one really cared much for us scarab beetles. \"  \n12) \"To protect myself, I can bite if I need to!\"  \n13) \"My life begins as an egg, then I turn into a larva, to becoming a pupa, and finally, a mature beetle. \"  \n14) \"I am really big, bigger than most insects. \"  \n15) \"My cousin, the dung beetle, uses dung to feed their young. Yuck!\"  \n16) \"If danger's near, I can either hide under the soil or fly away using my strong wings!\"  \n\n| \u003Cbr>Reading | [www.CommonCoreSheets.com Page 2 of 5](www.CommonCoreSheets.com Page 2 of 5) | 1-10\u003Cbr>11-20 | 98 | 97 | 95 | 94 | 92 | 91 | 89 | 88 | 86 | 84 |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |","cbCaio9QeFNVTdl9","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaio9QeFNVTdl9","pdf",146699,11,"English","# History and appearance\n## Life cycle\n## Habitat and distribution\n# Environmental role\n## Ancient symbolism\n# Self-defense\n## Feeding and protection","[{\"question\":\"Why were scarab beetles considered special in ancient history?\",\"answer\":\"They were considered sacred in Egypt. People admired scarab beetles and even made jewelry and amulets in their shape.\"},{\"question\":\"What stages make up the scarab beetle life cycle?\",\"answer\":\"They go from egg to larva, then pupa, and finally become adult beetles. 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