Stick Insect (Noun)
Meaning
Any of various mostly tropical insects having long twiglike bodies.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The stick insect relied on its camouflage to avoid being seen by predators in the tropical rainforest.
- A group of children at the nature center were fascinated by the unusual appearance of the stick insect on display.
- Stick insects often sway back and forth to mimic the movement of twigs in the wind, adding to their camouflage effect.
- The entomologist spent years studying the unique mating rituals of the various species of stick insects found in the tropics.
- In some cultures, stick insects are considered a delicacy and are even raised on farms for human consumption.