5 min

Mantids: Say your prayers MicroFreaks (HD)

    • Natural Sciences

In this episode of MicroFreaks we zoom in on an alien-like predator: the praying mantis. With binocular vision and the ability to turn their heads 180 degrees, no bug is safe from these ferocious hunter. Watch as we discover more about these amazing insects and take a microscopic look at the adaptations that put them among the predators at the top of the insect food chain.



CREDITS:



Additional Footage:

Alberto Ferrigno

Viral Spiral and Henry G Kohler III

StockFootageSA

Andrew Baker



Scanning Electron Microscope Photography:

Chris Lenivy

Shirley Pinchuck, E M Unit, Rhodes University

In this episode of MicroFreaks we zoom in on an alien-like predator: the praying mantis. With binocular vision and the ability to turn their heads 180 degrees, no bug is safe from these ferocious hunter. Watch as we discover more about these amazing insects and take a microscopic look at the adaptations that put them among the predators at the top of the insect food chain.



CREDITS:



Additional Footage:

Alberto Ferrigno

Viral Spiral and Henry G Kohler III

StockFootageSA

Andrew Baker



Scanning Electron Microscope Photography:

Chris Lenivy

Shirley Pinchuck, E M Unit, Rhodes University

5 min

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