國立自然科學博物館

熱帶雨林是一個物種多樣性極高的生態系，生存在這裡每個物種的個體，每天都面臨存亡的挑戰。為了生存，每個物種都發展出各種方法來隱蔽或保護自己避免被捕食者掠食。這種生活在枯葉堆中的菱蝗（枝背菱蝗亞科），便是眾多捕食者青睞的美食之一。牠的體長不過區區2公分，前胸背板向後延伸成半月板狀，看起就像是留著一頭「莫西幹式」髮型。不僅顏色與周遭環境相似，就連形態也與地上的枯枝敗葉極為相似，達到完美的「隱身」效果。

Tropical rainforests are ecosystems of high of biodiversity. Every organism faces the daily challenge of survival. To avoid being eaten by predators, each species develops various strategies of camouflage or defense. This pygmy Paraphyllum grasshopper (subfamily Cladonotinae) inhabits piles of fallen leaves. It is a delicious meal for various predators. Its body is about 2 cm in length. The pronotum extends into a crescent shape like a Mohawk. Its color is similar with that of its surroundings and its shape resembles a withered leaf, providing perfect camouflage.

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