Bees and Praying Mantis Adaptations

The video explores the dynamics of a bee colony, highlighting the roles of female worker bees in maintaining the hive and foraging for food. It then shifts focus to the habitat of a sausage tree, discussing its benefits and inherent risks. The narrative introduces the praying mantis as a predator, detailing its adaptations like compound eyes that aid in hunting. Finally, the video describes the mantis's ambush strategy, showcasing its ability to capture and consume bees.

What is the primary role of female worker bees in a colony?

• To lead the colony

• To protect the queen

• To reproduce and lay eggs

• To perform various tasks and gather food

What is one advantage of bees living in a sausage tree?

• It has definite advantages despite some risks

• It offers a stable temperature

• It is easy to defend against intruders

• It provides a safe environment with no predators

How does the praying mantis adapt to its environment for hunting?

• By changing its color to match the surroundings

• By having a wide angle of view with its compound eyes

• By building traps for its prey

• By emitting a scent to attract insects

What is the field of view of a praying mantis?

• 245 degrees

• 200 degrees

• 360 degrees

• 180 degrees

Why are mantises referred to as the 'leopards of the insect world'?

• Because they have spots like leopards

• Because they are ambush predators

• Because they are solitary hunters

• Because they are fast runners

What happens to the bee when caught by a mantis?

• It is released after a while

• It is used to attract other bees

• It is eaten alive

• It escapes unharmed