TED: The colorful, shapeshifting wonder of the Amazon's praying mantises | Leo Lanna and Lvcas Fiat

TED: The colorful, shapeshifting wonder of the Amazon's praying mantises | Leo Lanna and Lvcas Fiat

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Biology

11th Grade - University

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The video takes viewers on a journey into the Amazon rainforest at night, highlighting its unique biodiversity and the fascinating life forms that thrive in darkness. The focus is on the praying mantis, exploring its adaptations, behaviors, and the role it plays in the ecosystem. The video also discusses the challenges of researching these creatures, the use of technology in exploration, and the importance of conservation efforts to protect the rainforest's delicate ecosystem.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What unique experience does the Amazon Rainforest offer at night?

A silent and lifeless environment

A new dimension filled with vibrant life

A place where only nocturnal animals are active

A quiet and peaceful retreat

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why are the explorers particularly fascinated by the praying mantis?

Because it is the largest insect in the rainforest

Due to its silent and patient nature

Because it is the most colorful insect

Due to its ability to fly long distances

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a unique dietary trait of some praying mantises?

They can consume plant sap

They are herbivores

They are strictly carnivorous

They only eat other insects

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do praying mantises catch their prey?

Through their loud calls

By setting traps

With their spiky legs and swift moves

Using venomous bites

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a common camouflage strategy used by praying mantises?

Changing their color to match the sky

Emitting a strong odor

Mimicking the appearance of leaves or sticks

Hiding underground

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What challenge do researchers face when studying the rainforest canopy?

Lack of interest from the scientific community

Frequent natural disasters

Inaccessibility due to height and density

Too many species to study

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main threat to the Amazon Rainforest mentioned in the transcript?

Climate change

Invasive species

Human activity and deforestation

Natural predators

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