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Phasmida

Syllabification: (Phas·mi·da)
Pronunciation: /ˈfazmidə/

Definition of Phasmida
  • 1 Entomology an order of insects that comprises the stick insects and leaf insects. They have very long bodies that resemble twigs or leaves.
  • 2 Zoology a class of nematodes that includes the parasitic hookworms and roundworms. Also called Secernentea.

Derivatives

phasmid

noun & adjective

Origin:

modern Latin (plural), from Latin phasma 'apparition', from Greek

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