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genus Phyllium

genus Phyllium

9.9
A group of leaf insects that look like real leaves to hide
  • noun
  • Specialized
: género Phyllium
  • The genus Phyllium includes several species of leaf insects notable for their camouflage.

Examples

  • Researchers have discovered a new member of the genus Phyllium in Southeast Asia.

  • Many species within the genus Phyllium are masters of camouflage.

  • Members of the genus Phyllium are masters of mimicry, often mistaken for leaves.

  • The genus Phyllium includes some of the most fascinating insects.

  • Members of the genus Phyllium are masters of mimicry, often mistaken for leaves.

  • The genus Phyllium includes several species of leaf insects notable for their camouflage.

  • Researchers have discovered a new member of the genus Phyllium in Southeast Asia.

Synonyms

Phyllium
vsgenus Phyllium
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of insects that look like leaves to hide from other animals

is the taxonomic type for the family and highlights mimicry over mere appearance

Surface Forms

genus Phyllium singular
genera Phyllium plural

Morphology

genus + Phyllium

This noun phrase is fully compositional: 'genus' (a biological rank) combined with the proper name 'Phyllium' denotes the taxonomic group named Phyllium. A B1 learner who knows both constituent meanings can directly derive that this refers to the genus called Phyllium, so the expression is transparent.

Etymology

Genus Phyllium comes from older words: genus means 'group' and Phyllium comes from a Greek word for 'leaf'. Because these insects really look like leaves, the name means the 'leaf' group of insects and helps you remember they pretend to be leaves.