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Vertebrates (Subphylum Vertebrata)
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Mantises of Zihuatanejo
INFRAORDER SCHIZOMANTODEA
Carolina Mantis
Stagmomantis carolina
Animals Kingdom (Animalia)
The Carolina mantis (Stagmomantis carolina) is a species of praying mantis of the subfamily Stagmomantinae. The front legs are usually held folded in front of the insect in a pose resembling an attitude of prayer. When an unfortunate insect gets too close, the mantid's fore legs lash out, grab the prey, and then hold it while it is eaten
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