mantis

A predatory insect found in warm regions, characterized by a long body, large eyes, and forelimbs held in a raised position resembling prayer.

deEin räuberisches Insekt, das in warmen Regionen lebt und sich durch einen langen Körper, große Augen und Vorderbeine auszeichnet, die in einer an ein Gebet erinnernden Haltung erhoben sind.ruХищное насекомое, обитающее в теплых регионах, характеризующееся длинным телом, большими глазами и передними конечностями, поднятыми в позу, напоминающую молитву.esInsecto depredador propio de regiones cálidas, de cuerpo alargado, ojos grandes y patas delanteras plegadas en una postura que recuerda a la oración.frInsecte prédateur des régions chaudes, caractérisé par un corps allongé, de grands yeux et des pattes antérieures relevées dans une posture évoquant la prière.ptInseto predador que vive em regiões quentes, caracterizado por corpo alongado, olhos grandes e patas dianteiras levantadas numa postura que lembra uma prece.zh一种捕食性昆虫，生活在温暖地区，身体细长，眼睛大，前肢常举起如祈祷姿势。arحشرة مفترسة تعيش في المناطق الدافئة، تتميز بجسم طويل وعينين كبيرتين وأطراف أمامية مرفوعة تشبه وضع الصلاة.

1. Predatory insect B1 formal scientific

   A predatory insect with a long body and large triangular head, found in warm regions, that typically holds its front legs together as if in prayer while waiting for prey.

   • The mantis is known for its remarkable camouflage in the grass.
   • I saw a green mantis eating a grasshopper in the garden.
   • Mantis females sometimes eat their mate after reproduction.
   • Children were fascinated by the mantis's quick attack movements.

   deRaubinsektruХищное насекомоеesInsecto mantisfrMante religieuseptInseto predadorzh捕食性昆虫arحشرة مفترسة

   Synonyme: mantidpraying mantidpraying mantis

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