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leaf insect

/ˈliːf ˌɪnsɛkt/

翻译: 叶䗛科(Phylliidae)昆虫,外形酷似树叶,身体扁平并有类似叶脉的纹路,用于伪装。

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C1formalcommonscientific/ˈliːf ˌɪnsɛkt/

A type of insect from the family Phylliidae that mimics the appearance of a leaf for camouflage, with flattened bodies and leaf-like patterns.

  • 🇨🇳叶䗛科(Phylliidae)昆虫,外形酷似树叶,身体扁平并有类似叶脉的纹路,用于伪装。
  1. Camouflaged insect B2 formal

    An insect from the family Phylliidae that mimics the appearance of a leaf to avoid predators.

    • The leaf insect remained perfectly still on the branch, blending in with the real leaves.
    • Scientists discovered a new species of leaf insect in the tropical rainforest.
    • Leaf insects are masters of camouflage, making them difficult to spot in their natural habitat.

    🇨🇳叶䗛