Tarachodes oxynotus
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| Tarachodes oxynotus | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Mantodea |
| Family: | Eremiaphilidae |
| Genus: | Tarachodes |
| Species: | T. oxynotus |
| Binomial name | |
| Tarachodes oxynotus La Greca, 1952 | |
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]