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A kind of pond skater that mimics the leaves of lush broadleaf trees. It pretends to be a leaf to avoid predation from enemies. Although it cannot float in water, it can swim well by twisting its body. | A kind of pond skater that mimics the leaves of lush broadleaf trees. It pretends to be a leaf to avoid predation from enemies. Although it cannot float in water, it can swim well by twisting its body. | ||
Feature #1: Mimicry | |||
Pretending to be a leaf, it hides its body underneath to protect itself from enemies. It uses its stalk-like proboscis to suck nectar. | Pretending to be a leaf, it hides its body underneath to protect itself from enemies. It uses its stalk-like proboscis to suck nectar. | ||
Feature #2: Remnants of wings | |||
The part of the body that looks like a leaf was originally a pair of wings, the remnants of which make a bell-like sound when it moves. | The part of the body that looks like a leaf was originally a pair of wings, the remnants of which make a bell-like sound when it moves. | ||