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Insect of the family Mantidae, related to
cockroaches. Some species can reach a length
of 20 cm/8 in. There are about 2,000 species
of mantis, mainly tropical. The praying
mantis Mantis religiosa has front legs
adapted for grasping its prey; when at rest,
the mantis appears to be praying, hence its
name. The eggs are laid in Sept and hatch
early in the following summer.