Phasmida

Phas mi da |ˈfazmidə ˈfæzmədə | 1 Entomology an order of insects that comprises the stick insects and leaf insects. They have very long bodies that resemble twigs or leaves. 2 Zoology a class of nematodes that includes the parasitic hookworms and roundworms. Also called Secernentea. DERIVATIVES phas mid noun & adjective ORIGIN modern Latin (plural ), from Latin phasma ‘apparition, ’ from Greek.

Phasmida

Phasmida |ˈfazmɪdə | ▶plural noun 1 Entomology an order of insects that comprises the stick insects and leaf insects. They have very long bodies that resemble twigs or leaves. 2 Zoology a class of nematodes that includes the parasitic hookworms and roundworms. Also called Secernentea. DERIVATIVES phasmid noun & adjective ORIGIN modern Latin (plural ), from Latin phasma ‘apparition ’, from Greek.