Question

sao paulo, brazil - on a recent trip to south america, a team of scientists discovered a new type of insect. scientists havenamed them flash bugs. they believe that flash bugs have been around for over 1,000 years. although the insects have been aroundfor a long time, they lived in an unexplored region of the rainforest. the team of scientists stumbled onto the insect when they werelost in the rainforest.the flash bug is said to be in the same family as the common firefly. like the firefly, it can produce light. however, unlike a firefly, itsbody is bright red with green accents. the flash bug is very fast, and it can breathe fire. it can fly quickly to escape other insects thatmay try to eat it. scientists hope to learn more about the flash bugs by studying them carefully.which is the best summary of the news article?a. the new south american insects are called flash bugs. scientists believe that the insects are over 1,000 years old.b. an insect is discovered by lost scientists in south america. the team of scientists finds the insect just by accident.c. during a trip, a team of scientists discovers a new insect. the insect is like a firefly but has some differences.d. a new insect is in the same family as the firefly. the main difference is that its body is bright red with green accents.

Explanation:

The text describes a team of scientists discovering a new insect (flash bug) in South America. Option C encompasses the key elements: a team discovers a new insect (like a firefly but with differences). Option A focuses on South American insects' age which isn't the main point. Option B about discovery by lost scientists is not the core. Option D only mentions body color difference which is part - detail.

Answer:

C. During a trip, a team of scientists discovers a new insect. The insect is like a firefly but has some differences.