A mantis' legs are folded for preparation to strike its prey. When the legs are folded they are always ready to extend them rapidly and catch its next meal off guard. That being said, the reason of the spiny "barbs" on the legs are to hook its catch and keep the insect close and not to escape.
SPINY= My spiny sister caught me by her spiny legs.
praying mantis
A praying mantis, like all insects, has six legs.
A praying mantis uses their legs to cath other insects.
A praying mantis has six legs and they also fly and can jump.
legs
The spiny anteater, more correctly known as the echidna, does indeed have four legs. It is a mammal, and all terrestrial mammals have four legs.
Spiny Anteater have four legs...
all insects have 6 legs
6
The Praying Mantis.
The praying mantis does have claw-like legs. The praying mantis is known as one of the highest formidable predators in the animal kingdom. The claws are not actual referred to as claws but as raptorial legs.