Animals Nature By request View bookmarks mantis (insect) Cannibalistic species whose "camouflage hides it from predators and also makes it inconspicuous as it stalks or awaits victims" -- britannica.com. By request. Posted or updated May 04, 2024. Mantid | Identification, Habitat & DietMantid, (family Mantidae), any of approximately 2,000 species of large, slow-moving insects that are characterized by front legs with enlarged femurs (upper portion) that have a groove lined with spines into which the tibia (lower portion) presses. Using their spined front legs, mantids, which feedEncyclopedia Britannica Previous George Soros Next Fear, by Thich Nhat Hanh Member discussion The comments section is for paying subscribers only Upgrade to a paid account Already have an account? Sign in
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