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Phasmatidae

Phasmatidae

9.9
A family of stick insects with long bodies that look like twigs and hide to avoid being seen
  • noun
  • /fæsˈmætɪdeɪ/
  • Specialized
: Fasmatidae
  • The Phasmatidae family includes many species of stick insects.

Examples

  • The Phasmatidae family includes some of the longest insects in the world.

  • Researchers discovered a new species within the Phasmatidae during their expedition to Borneo.

  • Many members of the Phasmatidae rely on their stick-like appearance for camouflage.

  • Look at that Phasmatidae!

  • Many members of the Phasmatidae rely on their stick-like appearance for camouflage.

  • Researchers discovered a new species within the Phasmatidae during their expedition to Borneo.

  • The Phasmatidae family includes some of the longest insects in the world.

Synonyms

Phasmidae
vsPhasmatidae
  • Specialized
9.9

A family of insects with long thin bodies that look like twigs

emphasizes both twiglike shape and strong ability to blend in

Surface Forms

Phasmatidae singular
Phasmatidae plural

Etymology

Phasmatidae comes from the Greek phasma meaning 'ghost' and the family ending -idae used for groups of animals, and it shares the same root as the English word phantom. These insects look like twigs and hide so well that they are like 'ghosts' in nature, which explains the name.