Eusthenioidea
- Pronunciation
- /yoo-STHEN-ee-oh-EYE-dee-ah/
- Category
- Taxonomy
- Singular
- Eusthenioid
- Plural
- Eusthenioids
Definition
A suborder of stick insects belonging to the family Phasmatidae.
Etymology
From Greek 'eus', meaning 'well-formed' or 'beautiful', and 'stenos', meaning 'narrow'.
Example
Eusthenioids are known for their large size and intricate wing patterns.
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Usage Notes
The Eusthenioidea suborder includes several extinct genera as well as extant species.