The broadest category of classification for the praying mantis is referred to as animalia in this type of scenario.
This is defined as the process in which organisms are arranged into a group based on the similar features or characteristics between them. According to Linnaeus' hierarchical system of classification there are seven levels which include the following from broadest to narrowest.
We can infer from the list given above that that the broadest category is Kingdom while the narrowest category is referred to as species which has smaller unique features.
Since praying mantis have similar features with animals such as being able to move, eat etc it is grouped under the Kingdom animalia which is the broadest group in this category thereby making it the most appropriate choice.
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