The genomes of 5 mantises provide insights into sex chromosome evolution and Mantodea phylogeny clarification.

Summary: Praying mantises are fascinating insects that help farmers by eating pests, but until now, scientists didn't know much about their DNA. In this study, researchers mapped out the complete DNA (called a genome) of five different kinds of praying mantises, including the famous orchid mantis and the dead leaf mantis. They discovered how mantis DNA grew over time and how their sex chromosomes changed. They also solved a family tree mystery about how these five mantises are related to each other. This new map of mantis DNA will help scientists learn more about these helpful bugs and how they evolved!