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This 15-word circle-shaped word search features Costa Rican reptile species for middle school biology or ecology classes. Hidden words include scientific names of sea turtles (Dermochelys coriacea, Chelonia mydas), iguanas, pit vipers, and coral snakes. Use it during a Central American biodiversity unit, a herpetology discussion, or as a sub-plan activity for life-science classes.

Subject:
Science
Topic:
Animals
Grade Level:
6th – 8th Grades
Updated June 2024

Word List

  • DERMOCHELYSCORIACEA
  • CHELONIAMYDAS
  • ERETMOCHELYSIMBRICATA
  • LEPIDOCHELYSOLIVACEA
  • CARETTACARETTA
  • CTENOSAURASIMILIS
  • IGUANAIGUANA
  • BASILISCUSBASILISCUS
  • ANOLISPOLYLEPIS
  • CORYTOPHANESCRISTATUS
  • BOTHROPSASPER
  • MICRURUSNIGROCINCTUS
  • BOAIMPERATOR
  • OXYBELISFULGIDUS
  • CROTALUSSIMUS

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