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> With preying mantis and black widow it seemed, as their names suggest The praying mantis is named after its characteristic posture while standing around. Th
by thaumasiotes 2y ago
> With preying mantis and black widow it seemed, as their names suggest
The praying mantis is named after its characteristic posture while standing around.
There is no preying mantis.
- andirk 2y agoWow obvious good point. Even if it was "preying mantis", plenty of creatures prey on prey without coital cannibalism. Other spiders, insects, and even snakes do similar but lack the name to warn the male of his danger.