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The praying mantis is actually not religious. It holds out its claws in front of it in a position that somewhat resembles hands folded in prayer, but it does so because this is a useful position from which to strike at insects that it will eat. It is purely coincidental that this position suggests prayer to the human viewer.
Mantis depth vision only works with movement. In order to see how far away a still object is it needs to move its head back and forth.
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When they sway, they resemble twigs moving in the wind. This helps them to get closer to unsespecting prey.
praying mantids do not migrate if a mantid finds a shrub or plant he likes then that is his home for the summer.
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Is there more names for praying mantis?
The plural of praying mantis is praying mantises or praying mantes. The plural of grasshopper is grasshoppers.
Insect that starts with a p?
Praying Mantis
Is a praying mantis a vertebrate or invertebrates?
A Praying mantis is a invertebrate
Are Praying Mantis mentioned in the Bible?
are praying mantis in the bible
What praying mantis species can fly?
Most species of mantis can fly, including the praying mantis.
What is the female praying mantis famous for eating?
The female praying mantis are famous for eating the male after mating.
Can a Praying Mantis blind a human?
No a Praying Mantis is harmless to a human.
How many arms does a praying mantis have?
the praying mantis has ghwrjh4thy42 arms
How far can a praying mantis see?
35a praying mantis can see
Do praying Mantis have compound eyes?
no praying mantis do not have eyelids
What is the scientific name for a Praying Mantis?
The scientific name for a Praying Mantis is Mantis religiosa.
Does a praying mantis have a religion or does it just pray for nothing?
You do know that a praying mantis is an insect right? The praying mantis isn't actually praying. It is called that for the stance it makes.
