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Noun: phasmid insect
  1. Large cylindrical or flattened mostly tropical insects with long strong legs that feed on plants; walking sticks and leaf insects
    "The phasmid insect's remarkable camouflage made it nearly invisible on the tree branch";
    - phasmid

Derived forms: phasmid insects

Type of: insect

Part of: order Phasmatodea, order Phasmida, Phasmatodea, Phasmida