Input (grade 13): Mantises are camouflaged, and most species make use of protective coloration to blend in with the foliage or substrate, both to avoid predators themselves, and to better snare their victims.
Output (grade 7): Mantises are masters of camouflage and most species make use of protective coloration to blend in with the foliage or substrate. This helps to avoid predators themselves, and to better snare their victims.