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Fireflies glow to attract mates. Each species flashes in its own pattern, so that fireflies can find others of their own kind in the dark.

Which choice best states the main idea of the text?

  1. A. Fireflies use flashing patterns particular to their species to find mates.Correct
  2. B. Fireflies glow to scare away predators.
  3. C. All fireflies flash in the same pattern.
  4. D. Fireflies cannot see in the dark.

Answer: A. Fireflies use flashing patterns particular to their species to find mates.

Glow for mates, pattern per species.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. Fireflies glow to scare away predators.
Mates, not predators.
C. All fireflies flash in the same pattern.
Each species has its own pattern.
D. Fireflies cannot see in the dark.
They find each other in the dark.

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