Adaptation of an Animal

This is a photo of a praying mantis. Praying Mantids exemplify many different adaptations. An adaptation is a special skill or trait that an animal has developed and maintained to adjust to its surroundings. Praying Mantids contain many adaptations such as their color (green to blend in with leaves), shorter but faster sets of front legs (to easily snatch prey), and the ability to turn their heads 180 degrees to spot prey.



* It cannot be seen based off the quality of the picture, but the praying mantis had its head turned 180 degrees and was looking at me taking the picture.