How Praying Mantis Can Inspire Us to be Fearless Predators

What set of terms describes the praying mantis?

A.Omnivore, heterotroph, producer

B.Producer, carnivore, autotroph

C.Predator, herbivore, heterotroph

D.Consumer, Carnivore, Predator

Answer:

The option that describes the praying mantis is D) Consumer, carnivore, and predator. It is a consumer because it consumes another organism, carnivore because it eats "meat," instead of plants, and predator because it ate a small organism.

Explanation: Praying mantis can serve as a powerful symbol of determination and fearlessness. Despite their size, they are fierce predators, demonstrating great agility and patience when hunting their prey.

Most praying mantis problem websites promote feeding them a collection of live bugs. If taken care of correctly, praying mantises can live as pets for over a year. While a praying mantis will attack if irritated, their bites are not poisonous and cause little harm to humans.

Let's take inspiration from the praying mantis and embrace our inner predator, fearlessly pursuing our goals and dreams with determination and patience.

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