flower mantis

noun

Any of various praying mantis species that mimic flowers to attract prey and avoid predators.

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Meanings

nounflower mantis (plural flower mantises)

plural flower mantises

  1. Any of various praying mantis species that mimic flowers to attract prey and avoid predators.
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