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Praying Mantis
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Distinguishing AppearanceA triangular head with bulging eyes on a flexible neck, an elongated body, and a pair of greatly enlarged spiked forelegs held folded upright in front of the body. 1 Sources
1. Mantis (Wikipedia)
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They have triangular heads with bulging eyes supported on flexible necks... all mantodeans have forelegs that are greatly enlarged and adapted for catching and gripping prey; their upright posture, while remaining stationary with forearms folded, resembling a praying posture, has led to the common name praying mantis.
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