Discussion Topic Many organisms have unusual behaviors or characteristics when compared to similar organisms. For example, spiders are known for being almost completely carnivorous. They’ve evolved to have fangs and venom to help them catch and paralyze prey. However, scientists have recently discovered one unusual species of spider that eats an almost completely vegetarian diet.

Think of an organism you’ve heard of or read about that has a surprisingly unusual trait or behavior. How is this trait or behavior different from similar organisms? How does it help the organism survive in its environment?