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Dirty Jobs: Malaysian Walking Leaf Insect

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This Malaysian walking leaf insect mimics a leaf and remains absolutely still when threatened. This insect does not need a mate to reproduce as it just makes clones of itself. Learn more with host... (more info)

Tags: camouflage, eggs, soil, reproduction, female, cloning, defense

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