phasmida (Meaning)
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phasmida (n)
in some classifications considered a suborder of Orthoptera: stick insects; leaf insects
Synonyms & Antonyms of phasmida
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phasmida Sentence Examples
- The giant stick insect (Phasmida) is the longest insect in the world.
- Phasmida exhibit remarkable camouflage, resembling twigs, leaves, or even rocks.
- The Walking Stick, a type of Phasmida, can grow up to 25 centimeters in length.
- Female Phasmida often lay hundreds of eggs at a time.
- Certain species of Phasmida have the ability to reproduce without fertilization.
- The Giant Weta, a flightless Phasmida found in New Zealand, is an important ecological contributor.
- Phasmida are considered beneficial insects, as they feed on decaying plant matter.
- The Australian Leaf Insect, a species of Phasmida, is an expert mimic resembling a dried leaf.
- The Indian Stick Insect, a type of Phasmida, can emit a foul odor when threatened.
- Phasmida play a significant role in the food web as a source of nutrition for birds and small mammals.
FAQs About the word phasmida
in some classifications considered a suborder of Orthoptera: stick insects; leaf insects
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The giant stick insect (Phasmida) is the longest insect in the world.
Phasmida exhibit remarkable camouflage, resembling twigs, leaves, or even rocks.
The Walking Stick, a type of Phasmida, can grow up to 25 centimeters in length.
Female Phasmida often lay hundreds of eggs at a time.
