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.

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