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phasmid insect

/ˈfæzmɪd ˈɪnsɛkt/

翻译: 䗛目昆虫(Phasmatodea),俗称竹节虫或叶䗛,以酷似树枝、树叶或枝条的拟态著称。

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/ˈfæzmɪd ˈɪnsɛkt/C1formalscientific
  • zh䗛目昆虫(Phasmatodea),俗称竹节虫或叶䗛,以酷似树枝、树叶或枝条的拟态著称。

A phasmid is an insect belonging to the order Phasmatodea, commonly known as stick insects or leaf insects, known for their remarkable camouflage that mimics twigs, leaves, or branches.

  1. Stick or leaf insectC1formal

    An insect belonging to the order Phasmatodea, known for its camouflage resembling sticks, leaves, or twigs.

    zh竹节虫或叶䗛

    • The phasmid insect perfectly mimics a dry twig to avoid predators.
    • Some phasmids can regenerate lost limbs.
    • The giant walking stick is one of the largest phasmid insects in the world.