noun
- an insect of the order Phasmatodea, characterized by a long, slender body that resembles a stick or leaf
Usage: entomology
Examples
- The phasmid remained motionless on the branch, perfectly camouflaged.
- Children were fascinated by the large phasmid in the nature center’s insect display.
- This species of phasmid can grow up to six inches long.
- The phasmid’s ability to mimic twigs helps it avoid predators.
- Researchers studied the phasmid’s remarkable camouflage techniques.
- The tropical phasmid swayed gently to mimic a branch moving in the wind.