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stick insect

/ˈstɪk ˌɪnsekt/

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/ˈstɪk ˌɪnsekt/B1formalscientific
  • ruТип насекомого, напоминающего веточку или палку, известного своей маскировкой. Также неформально используется для описания очень худого человека.

A type of insect that resembles a twig or stick, known for its camouflage. Also used informally to describe a very thin person.

  1. Insect speciesA2formal

    A long, slender, herbivorous insect that resembles a twig or stick, providing camouflage from predators.

    ruПалочник

    • The stick insect remained perfectly still on the branch.
    • Children love observing stick insects in the classroom terrarium.
    • Stick insects are masters of camouflage in the wild.