Tarachodes oxynotus
| Tarachodes oxynotus | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Mantodea |
| Family: | Eremiaphilidae |
| Genus: | Tarachodes |
| Species: | T. oxynotus
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| Binomial name | |
| Tarachodes oxynotus La Greca, 1952
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Tarachodes oxynotus is a species of praying mantis in the family Eremiaphilidae.[1], a family characterized by their adaptations to arid environments. The species is part of the genus Tarachodes, which contains mantises known for their cryptic appearance and predatory behavior.[2]
See also
References
- ^ Catalogue of Life: 2009 Annual Checklist
- ^ Maes, Dirk (1 October 2008). "James T. Costa, The Other Insect Societies". Journal of Insect Conservation. 12 (5): 579–580. doi:10.1007/s10841-007-9118-1.