| phasmid | <zoology> Any orthopterous insect of the family Phasmidae, as a leaf insect or a stick insect. See: Phasm. Probably so called from its mimicking, or appearing like, inanimate objects. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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| Phasmidia | Synonym: Secernentasida. Origin: G. Phasma, appearance (05 Mar 2000) |