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Cheang Kum Seng's Picture Gallery 2

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The following  photos were taken on 7/8/99 morning at one of the Pos Slim waterfalls. 

This is a Katydid of the family:Phyllopridae.The genus and species
name is unknown.This is a female as indicated by the sharp and hard
projection at end of the abdomen which is use for digging the ground to lay
eggs.The tiny holes at the body are use for breathing.Other species are
usually green and leaf like. Some of them are small and look exactly like a
dead leaf for protection.When disturbed,they will lift up their back in
defensive and agressive posture. 

 
 
 
 
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