1. insects that resemble sticks or leaves, also known as stick insects or walking sticks
Usage: scientific/biological term; plural form

Examples

• Phasmids are masters of camouflage in the insect world.
• The museum’s insect collection includes several species of phasmids.
• Phasmids can remain motionless for hours to avoid detection.
• Some phasmids can regenerate lost limbs if attacked by predators.
• The tropical rainforest is home to many colorful phasmids.
• Children were fascinated by the phasmids that looked exactly like twigs.