Hymenopodidae

Pronunciation
/hi-men-o-POD-id-ee/
Category
Taxonomy
Singular
Hymenopodidae
Plural
Hymenopodidae

Definition

A family of mantises known for their elaborate and often brightly colored appearance, many of which resemble flowers or leaves.

Etymology

From Greek 'hymen', meaning 'membrane', and 'pod', meaning 'leg'.

Example

The Hymenopodidae family includes several species of mantises that exhibit mimicry and specialized morphology.

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