Manteidae (Noun)
Meaning
Mantises.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Mantises belong to the order Mantodea, superorder Dictyoptera, and infraorder Manteidae, which is often used interchangeably with Mantodea.
- Members of the infraorder Manteidae, commonly known as mantises, exhibit unique adaptations like spiked forelegs for prey capture.
- Entomologists divide the order into several families within the infraorder Manteidae to better classify these fascinating insects.
- A notable characteristic shared by members of the infraorder Manteidae is their spiked forelimbs, used to entrap and hold onto prey.
- The evolution and classification of the infraorder Manteidae is still being researched, as scientists continue to discover more about the diversity of mantises.