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Camouflage !.. A preying mantis eats insects for food. Being 'disguised' as a leaf makes it harder for the prey to see it until it's too late.
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Does the praying mantis really pray?
No, but don't be fooled. The praying mantis looks like it's praying.
What can a praying mantis do that no other insect scavenger do?
they are the only ones that look like their praying.
What do the eggs of a praying mantis look like?
The praying mantis egg mass is called an ootheca. Look at this page in wikipedia and there is a picture of one: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Praying_mantis#Reproduction_and_life_history
Why does your praying mantis look dead?
It is dead it is not moving .
Praying mantis scientific name?
The name "praying mantis" is not a scientific name but a COMMON name. Scientific names are in latin and are used to organize animals into groups (look up taxonomy). If you wonder how the praying mantis got its common name all you have to do is look at one and see that the forelegs are in position similar to praying. The word "mantid" originates with the Greeks meaning prophet (who prayed often). So, praying mantis is redundant, it is like saying praying prayer. Also, look up the word science to reduce your ignorance.
What does a leaf like mantis look like?
Because they do and any one who dont believe me is smart
What do praying mantis look like?
Baby praying mantisis usually are brown and white but some are pretty small withe medium sized heads
Why is the pray mantis called a pray mantis?
In Nepal an ancient king named Quone pellein thought they looked like they were praying when he found them in the mountains in 1675
What is Flying bugs that look like praying mantis?
mantid flies
What is a preymantis?
A praying mantis is a type of carnivorous insect that ambushes smaller insects. They are named for holding their front legs in a way that make it look like they are praying.
Which insect can turn its head 360?
The insect that can turn its head by 180 degrees is praying mantis that gives a all around vision. but it doesn’t turn by 360 degrees. please learn more n have fun watching the praying mantis that flew in to my house! @physicsFusion-sm3tr handle and look for Incredible Praying mantis shorts with many interesting facts and views ! it has 360 degree vision with its compound eyes! Enjoy science n spread to youngsters!
What does the Pokemon syther look like?
its green, has 2 sharp scythes on its arms... Looks like a praying mantis sorta. just look it up on google images.
