family phasmidae
Definition
- Noun:
- A taxonomic family of insects: "Family Phasmidae" refers to a specific family within the order Phasmatodea, commonly known as stick insects or walking sticks. These insects are characterized by their elongated, cylindrical bodies that mimic twigs or sticks for camouflage.
Usage
- Noun:
- The order Phasmatodea includes the family Phasmidae.
- Many insects in the family Phasmidae are masters of mimicry.
Advanced Usage
- In taxonomic context: Used in scientific classification to group related genera of stick insects.
- The specimen was classified under the family Phasmidae.
Variants and Related Words
- Phasmatodea (n): The insect order to which the family Phasmidae belongs.
- Phasmid (n): A common name for any insect in the order Phasmatodea, which includes the family Phasmidae.
- Walking stick (n): A common name for insects in the family Phasmidae.
Synonyms
- Stick insects: The common name for insects belonging to the family Phasmidae.
Noun
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stick insects
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