Timema walkingsticks

Pronunciation
/TIMEH-ma WALK-in-sticks/
Category
Taxonomy
Singular
Timema walkingstick
Plural
Timema walkingsticks

Definition

A genus of walkingsticks (Timema) in the order Phasmatodea.

Etymology

Named after the genus *Timema*, which is the type genus of the family Timematidae.

Example

The Timema walkingsticks are known for their remarkable camouflage and ability to mimic twigs and leaves.

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