Macrophotograph of the mantis Blepharopsis mendica as seen camouflaged among plants. This mantis has undeveloped wings and relies on body colours and its shape for camouflage,rather than flight to escape predators or to trap prey. Its behaviour is to move slowly and carefully and so not be detected,or to remain quite still. The imitation of plants by animals is called phytomimesis. Blepharopsis mendica is otherwise known as the African mantis. This specimen came from Saudi Arabia | |
Licence : | Droits gérés |
Crédit: | Science Photo Library / Nuridsany, Claude / Perennou, Maria |
Taille de l’image : | 3548 px × 2436 px |
Model Release : | Non requis |
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