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phasmidia

 

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Noun phasmidia has 1 sense
  1. Phasmidia, class Phasmidia - one of two subgroups of Nematoda used in some classification systems
    --1 is a kind of class
    --1 is a member of
     Nematoda, phylum Nematoda, Aschelminthes, phylum Aschelminthes

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Phasmidia

Description

Phasmidia is a term referring to a diverse group of small insects commonly known as stick insects or walking sticks. These insects are famous for their remarkable ability to camouflage with their environment, often resembling twigs or leaves.

Sense 1 - Noun (Plural)

In the context of zoology, phasmidia is the plural form of phasmid, which refers to any member of the order Phasmatodea or the phasmida order. Phasmids are characterized by their elongated bodies and long, slender legs.

Example sentence: "The phasmidia are masters of disguise, blending seamlessly into the foliage."

Sense 2 - Adjective

When used as an adjective, phasmidia describes something pertaining to or characteristic of stick insects.

Example sentence: "The phasmidia anatomy includes delicate wings, suitable for gliding through the air."

Sense 3 - Proper Noun

Phasmidia, in this sense, refers to a specific genus of stick insects within the phasmid order.

Example sentence: "The Phasmidia genus comprises numerous species found across various regions of the world."

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