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P is for... Preying Mantis

A preying mantis has a long slender body and moves slow,

Although harmless to humans, they are scavengers as we might know.

Seizing their prey with amazing swiftness and speed,

They wait on green plant stems and leaves to catch their feed.

Sara L. and Lindsey
Last updated: Sept. 29, 2000