English Dictionary

phasmid

/ˈfæz.mɪd/

noun

(entomology) Any insect of the order Phasmida: a leaf insect or walking stick (stick insect). / (nematology) Either of the two caudal chemoreceptors in some nematodes. / A phagemid.

The phasmid is a type of insect that resembles a stick or a leaf.

意味（1）

(entomology) Any insect of the order Phasmida: a leaf insect or walking stick (stick insect).

A giant phasmid (or stick insect) from India whose cage was over two metres tall spent long hours standing upon a perpendicular branch and staring into Mother's eyes.

意味（2）

(nematology) Either of the two caudal chemoreceptors in some nematodes.

意味（3）

A phagemid.