Summary
Giant leaf insects don't just look like leaves — they even sway as if blowing in the breeze. Deep Look reveals how every part of their body, down to fake leaf veins and nibble marks, completes the disguise.
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Discussion questions
Talk about it
A leaf insect survives by looking and acting exactly like a leaf — shape, color, veins, and a gentle sway. Predators looking for a bug see only foliage.
- What details make the leaf insect look like a real leaf?
- Why does swaying like a leaf make the disguise even better?
- How does looking like part of the plant help the insect survive?
Quick work-a-long
Vocabulary: mimic, camouflage, vein, survive.
Try it: Design a bug that hides on something in your classroom. List three features that would help it blend in.