Organisms and Populations Question 59
59. Praying mantis is a good example of [2006]
(a) warning colouration
(b) social insects
(c) camouflage
(d) mullerian mimicry
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Answer : c
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(c) Praying mantis is a good example of camouflage. Camouflage is the natural colouring of an animal which enables it to blend in with its surroundings. A praying mantis from India
A praying mantis, or praying mantid, is the common name for an insect of the order Mantodea. Often mistakenly spelled praying mantis (a tempting mistake, as they are notoriously predatory) they are in fact named for the typical “prayer-like” stance. The word mantis derives from the Greek word mantis for prophet or fortune teller.
