Heteronemiidae
- Pronunciation
- /HE-ter-oh-NEM-ee-eye-dee/
- Category
- Taxonomy
- Singular
- Heteronemiidae
- Plural
- Heteronemiidae
Definition
A family of walkingsticks (order Phasmatodea).
Etymology
From Greek 'heteron' meaning 'other' and 'nema' meaning 'thread'
Example
The Heteronemiidae are known for their large size and impressive camouflage.