Manteodea
plural nounMan·te·o·dea | \ ˌmantēˈōdēə \
Definition of Manteodea
: a suborder of Orthoptera often considered a separate order, comprising predaceous insects with the forelegs specialized for seizing prey and including the mantises — see manteidae
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