Purple mantis

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Purple mantis was a species of predatory invertebrates found on the desert planet of Tatooine, and in the forests of Endor. These creatures had several small hearts and were extremely tough; a single mantis could withstand dozens of lightsaber slashes or blaster shots before being killed.

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Super Star Wars: Return of the Jedi