The Latin name for the mantis is "Mantodea," which is the order that encompasses all mantis species. Within this order, various genera and species exist, with the most commonly known being the Praying Mantis, scientifically named "Mantis religiosa."
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.
Mantis religiosa
Mantis shrimp belong to the Order Stomatopoda and then there are many Superfamilies, Families and then Species.
european mantis
Anything you want! You could even make up a name like, MaKayla with the first a sounding like ant. I had the same problem naming my stuffed manitee and I named her MaKayla. Don't call me a freak but you could also call her Mandy or Mandoline.
Which organisms are usually the first step in a food chain
Mantodea
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The correct spelling is "praying mantis", from its position with clasped forelegs.In the US, the name is usually applied to the mantis species Sphodromantis viridis.In Europe the name is applied to the species Mantis religiosa.
raptor or gorge
Yes, a praying mantis is a carnivore, which means it eats meat. It will eat other insects, as well as lizards and even small birds, like humming birds, if the mantis is big enough.
It has a different name