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Manteidae

Manteidae

9.9
A family of insects that includes praying mantises with long bodies and front legs for catching food
  • noun
  • /mænˈteɪdiː/
  • Specialized
: Manteidae
  • The Manteidae include many well-known species of praying mantises found worldwide.

Examples

  • The Manteidae family exhibits remarkable hunting skills, using their forelegs to capture prey.

  • Did you know that Manteidae are often called mantises?

  • Biologists often study the mating behaviors unique to insects in the Manteidae family.

  • Fossils reveal that the Manteidae have existed for millions of years, adapting to various environments.

  • The Manteidae family includes many fascinating species.

  • In gardens around the world, many gardeners enjoy watching the unique behavior of the Manteidae as they stalk insects.

  • Scientists classify the Manteidae based on their distinct morphological features, including elongated bodies.

Synonyms

Mantidae
vsManteidae
  • Specialized
9.9

A family of insects like praying mantises with long bodies and front legs that hold other insects

uses a phrase stressing common name rather than shorter wording
family Manteidae
vsManteidae
  • Specialized
8.6

A group of insects like praying mantises that use long front legs to catch prey

mentions forelegs as a general grasping feature without prey focus

Compounds

family Manteidae
  • Specialized
8.6

A group of insects like praying mantises that use long front legs to catch prey

Surface Forms

Manteidae singular
Manteidaes plural

Etymology

Manteidae comes from mantis, which comes from a Greek word meaning 'seer' or 'prophet' because people thought the mantis looked like someone praying or watching carefully. The ending -idae is the scientific ending that means 'family', so Manteidae is the 'mantis family' of insects.