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Phasmid

Phasmid Definition And Meaning |
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What's The Definition Of Phasmid?
[n] large cylindrical or flattened mostly tropical insects with long strong legs that feed on plants; walking sticks and leaf insects
Synonyms | Synonyms for Phasmid: phasmid insect Related Terms | Find terms related to Phasmid: See Also | insect | leaf insect | order Phasmatodea | order Phasmida | Phasmatodea | Phasmida | stick insect | walking leaf | walking stick | walkingstick Phasmid In Webster's Dictionary \Phas"mid\, n. [See {Phasm}. Probably so called from its
mimicking, or appearing like, inanimate objects.] (Zo["o]l.)
Any orthopterous insect of the family {Phasmid[ae]}, as a
leaf insect or a stick insect.
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