The “Creepy, Crawly Healers” and “Doctor Fish” passages are different in the way the creatures are presented
and how each passage is structured. “Creepy, Crawly Healers” presents information in a problem and solution
structure. “Doctor Fish,” on the other hand presents information in a compare and contrast structure.
In “Creepy, Crawly Healers,” the author talks about three different animals—maggots, leeches, and spiders—that
are used to heal people. Each animal is presented in its own section. The author describes how each animal has
provided a solution to problems people have with wounds that won’t heal. The author also discusses how these
creatures have provided solutions to medical problems that modern methods have been unable to achieve.
In “Doctor Fish,” only the Garra rufa fish are presented. In contrast to the animals in “Creepy, Crawly Healers,” the
Garra rufa fish are used primarily for cosmetic purposes in pedicures. However, the author presents information
about a study that was conducted on people with psoriasis. But despite the apparent success in helping to relieve
symptoms of psoriasis, the practice of fish pedicures has been banned in 14 states because of the threat of
infection and unsafe practices.
