Phasmidae (Noun)
Meaning
Stick insects.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The order Phasmidae comprises over 3,000 species of stick insects that are found on every continent except Antarctica.
- Many species within the family Phasmidae have evolved remarkable camouflage to blend in with their surroundings.
- Phasmidae, also known as walking sticks or stick insects, are one of the most recognizable groups of insects.
- In some parts of the world, certain species of Phasmidae are considered a delicacy and are consumed as a snack.
- Stick insects of the family Phasmidae have been on the planet for over 100 million years, with fossil evidence showing little change in their morphology.