Shield Mantis
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Shield mantis, hood mantis (or hooded mantis) and leaf mantis (or leafy mantis) are common name
s for certain praying mantises with an extended thorax
aiding it in camouflage
and leaf
mimicry. The terms are used for species
in the following genera
:
Common name
A common name of a taxon or organism is a name in general use within a community; it is often contrasted with the scientific name for the same organism...
s for certain praying mantises with an extended thorax
Thorax
The thorax is a division of an animal's body that lies between the head and the abdomen.-In tetrapods:...
aiding it in camouflage
Camouflage
Camouflage is a method of concealment that allows an otherwise visible animal, military vehicle, or other object to remain unnoticed, by blending with its environment. Examples include a leopard's spotted coat, the battledress of a modern soldier and a leaf-mimic butterfly...
and leaf
Leaf
A leaf is an organ of a vascular plant, as defined in botanical terms, and in particular in plant morphology. Foliage is a mass noun that refers to leaves as a feature of plants....
mimicry. The terms are used for species
Species
In biology, a species is one of the basic units of biological classification and a taxonomic rank. A species is often defined as a group of organisms capable of interbreeding and producing fertile offspring. While in many cases this definition is adequate, more precise or differing measures are...
in the following genera
Genus
In biology, a genus is a low-level taxonomic rank used in the biological classification of living and fossil organisms, which is an example of definition by genus and differentia...
:
- AsiadodisAsiadodisAsiadodis is a genus of praying mantises native to Asia and possessing common names such as Shield Mantis, Hood Mantis , and Leaf Mantis because of their extended, leaf-like thoraxes. Species of Asiadodis include:*Asiadodis squilla *Asiadodis yunnanensis...
- ChoeradodisChoeradodisChoeradodis is a genus of praying mantises with common names such as Shield Mantis, Hood Mantis , and Leaf Mantis because of their extended, leaf-like thoraxes. -Description:...
- RhomboderaRhomboderaRhombodera is a genus of praying mantises native to Asia and possessing common names such as Shield Mantis, Hood Mantis , and Leaf Mantis because of their extended, leaf-like thoraxes....
- TamolanicaTamolanicaTamolanica is a genus of praying mantises native to Asia and possessing common names such as Shield Mantis, Hood Mantis , and Leaf Mantis because of their extended, leaf-like thoraxes...