Social media is a strange place that has a host of mysterious happenings to offer.
In one such recent example, a viral video of an Orchid Mantis is going viral and you might just confuse it with a flower.
The short clip shared by Indian Forest Service officer, Susanta Nanda shows a pretty pink flower on a leaf, only that the flower is moving. Captioning the video he said, "Walking orchids💚 These are insects known as Orchid Mantis. Seen in western ghats of India. Incredible Nature.."
Walking orchids💚
— Susanta Nanda IFS (@susantananda3) July 13, 2020
These are insects known as Orchid Mantis. Seen in western ghats of India. Incredible Nature.. pic.twitter.com/CgYeGRHv97
Since being posted, the video has garnered over 3,000 likes with netiznes expressing their awe the 'miracles of nature'.
This is an excellent example of physical and behavioral adaptation . Orchid gets food in form of insects that sits on it for pollination and orchids , instead are saved from predators due to flower body design .
— Mridu Marwah (@MarwahMridu) July 13, 2020
Mimicry camouflage
— DR_RA (@agrawal_rishi12) July 13, 2020
Natures miracles, seeing is believing
— Mahesh (@Maheshasrani21) July 13, 2020
Evolution at its best.
— BluePassion11 (@bluepassion111) July 13, 2020
Waahhh!!!
— Sharmili Mallick (@sarmeelimallick) July 13, 2020
Incredible Insect !!
— SANJAY KUMAR MISRA (@SANJAYK22353694) July 13, 2020
Incredible Insect !!
— SANJAY KUMAR MISRA (@SANJAYK22353694) July 13, 2020
Next time you visit the Western Ghats, make sure you're able to spot one for yourself.
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