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phasmid

/faz-mid/US // ˈfæz mɪd //UK // (ˈfæzmɪd) //

幻影剂,幻影,幻影虫,幻象

Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : any insect of the order Phasmida, comprising the walking sticks and leaf insects.
adj.形容词 adjective
  1. 1
    • : of or relating to the phasmids.

Examples

  • The Phasmid or Walking-sticks are herbivorous and may be collected in the midst of vegetation by sweeping or by the hand.

  • Phyllium, fil′i-um, n. a genus of orthopterous insects of family Phasmid—leaf-insects or walking-leaves.

  • We may remark that no species of Phasmid are known to inhabit the British Isles.

  • Prothoracic glands: occur in Orthoptera, on the sides of prothorax in certain Phasmid genera.