Clara's Moskiwitz Explains how Sand Dollar Larvae Clone Themselves

Creatures Clone Selves in face of Danger is an article written by Clara Moskowitz that is useful to the understanding of the characteristic writing techniques of expository text. In an exposition the writer is setting forth a meaning or an intent in the form of a statement to give information or an explanation to a difficult material. Therefore, the article provides information to allow the reader to understand how sand dollar larvae clone themselves when they sense danger.

The author´s purpose is strictly academic since it provides scientific information about the topic. She uses expository techniques such as cause-effect: for example the articles states that sand dollar larvae copy themselves when they sense a predator near. Additionally, there are other techniques such as problem solution; "The scientist think cloning may provide double benefit to larvae facing danger. By doubling themselves, they have a second chance to ensure their genetic information survives even if one larva gets eaten".

Clara Moskowitz also explains what sand dollar larvae are. They are "tiny globs that float along with plankton in the sea". The writer's approach to the topic is objective, she uses technical language, but at the same time it is explained in a simple manner in order to ensure a proper understanding from the reader.