Praying Mantis

         

                 

                   The praying mantis a carnivorous arthropod named after its front legs that are bent similar to that of someone in a "praying" posture as they wait for their prey. They are deadly predators, they prey on insects and other various small animals, even small birds, as they camouflage into the surrounding plants and use their bent front legs to grab their prey at a very quick speed. Moreover, female mantids are most famous for eating their mate after or during mating. They have various traits of an arthropod; they have two compound eyes and three simple eyes in between, they shed many layers of exoskeleton during their life cycle, and they also have jointed appendages. 

Annelid picture

                    Annelids are segmented worms that have more complex body systems and organ than other worms. They are interesting because they are the more evolved worms among the worm phyla and have multiple roles environment. Earthworms, in particular, help to moisturise the soil by making little holes which helps water and air to flow to the plants' roots. They eat decaying organic matter and excrete wastes - rich in nitrogen which are good for fertilizing the soil. They are preys of numerous animals hence they give them nourishment and are important in the food chain. Essentially they are organisms that are beneficial to our environment and agriculture.