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Phasmidae

Phasmidae

9.9
A family of insects with long thin bodies that look like twigs
  • noun
  • /ˈfæzmɪˌdeɪ/
  • Specialized
: Fasmatidae
  • The Phasmidae family includes many species that mimic twigs.

Examples

  • The Phasmidae have developed remarkable camouflage to avoid predators in their natural habitats.

  • Scientists studying Phasmidae have discovered new species in the rainforests of Southeast Asia.

  • Members of the Phasmidae family can sometimes regrow lost limbs during their development.

  • Many Phasmidae can be found in tropical forests.

  • Scientists studying Phasmidae have discovered new species in the rainforests of Southeast Asia.

  • The Phasmidae have developed remarkable camouflage to avoid predators in their natural habitats.

  • Many Phasmidae can be found in tropical forests.

Synonyms

Phasmatidae
vsPhasmidae
  • Specialized
9.9

A family of stick insects with long bodies that look like twigs and hide to avoid being seen

focuses on long thin bodies that look like twigs rather than camouflage

Surface Forms

Phasmidae singular
Phasmididae plural

Etymology

Phasmidae comes from the Greek word phasma, which means 'ghost' or 'spirit'. Think of the English word phantom — these stick insects hide so well among twigs and leaves that they seem like ghosts, and that is why people gave them this name.