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these frogs make up for their small size with an interesting way of cat…

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these frogs make up for their small size with an interesting way of catching insects. scientists believe the glass frogs spotted back may be designed to look like the frogs eggs. if a fly settles down for a meal on the frogs back, it will be in for a surprise when the glass frog attacks it. the glass frogs real eggs are protected by the males. male glass frogs are very protective of their eggs. to keep away unwanted guests, a male glass frog will try to scare away any other male frog that gets too close. at first, the male frog makes loud noises to warn the other male frog to leave the area. if that does not work, then the frogs may wrestle each other until one gives up and leaves. these fights can last for thirty minutes. based on clues in the text, why might a fly come near a glass frogs back? the fly might want to eat the frogs eggs. the fly might want to rest on the frogs back. the fly might want to ride on the frogs back. the fly might want to lay eggs on the frogs back.

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The text states "If a fly settles down for a meal on the frog's back, it will be in for a surprise when the glass - frog attacks it" and "Scientists believe the glass frog's spotted back may be designed to look like the frog's eggs". So, flies are likely attracted to the frog's back thinking there are eggs to eat.

Answer:

The fly might want to eat the frog's eggs.