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This word search highlights the diet of lizards, including insects, small animals, and plant-based foods. Words like “crickets,” “grasshoppers,” and “worms” reflect their insectivorous nature, while “mice” and “frogs” show the carnivorous side of some species. Terms such as “nectar” and “fruit” introduce herbivorous diets as well. Completing this puzzle reinforces the variety in lizard nutrition and food chains.

By completing this worksheet, students expand their scientific vocabulary related to animal diets. Searching for words strengthens scanning techniques, improving attention to detail and pattern recognition. The activity encourages comprehension of food chains and biological relationships. Additionally, it supports spelling and reading fluency through word repetition.

Word List: Insects, Crickets, Ants, Worms, Beetles, Moths, Spiders, Caterpillars, Grasshoppers, Fruit, Nectar, Eggs, Fungi, Frogs, Mice