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Because of cryptic coloration, a form of camouflage. It is a defense mechanism used by Walking Sticks, or phasmatodea, to protect themselves against predators by blending in with their surroundings.
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Where can you find walking sticks at?
You can find stick bugs anywhere on tree's or thorn bushes they look like sticks and are called "walking sticks" or "stick bugs" because they look exactly like little sticks.
What does chop chop look like?
It looks like a stick
What do the nipples of a pregnant cat look like?
they stick out abit more and are a dark pink after 21 days of being pregnant
Do turtles crawl or walk?
Turtles appear to be crawling but are really walking. Moving at a slower pace makes the turtles appear to look like they are crawling.
Why do a crocodile's teeth stick out when their mouths are closed?
Think Crocodile. it's teeth stick out around their lips
Have you ever wondered how a walking stick got its name and why it sways from side to side when it stops walking?
yes i have i got its name by looking like a stick and it sways to look like a stick caught in the wind
Where can you find walking sticks at?
You can find stick bugs anywhere on tree's or thorn bushes they look like sticks and are called "walking sticks" or "stick bugs" because they look exactly like little sticks.
Is a walking stick invertebrate or vertebrate?
Yes a walking stick is an animal.(WaHL-kIng Stick)Why is the animal walking stick called a walking stick?Because in Britain they say that these creatures look like a tree branch or a walking stick.These creatures are about 8-10 inches long!!
Can a stick insect camouflage?
Yes it does because the stick insect looks like a branch in a tree or on the ground.If an animal spots it,it uses that camoflage to make it look like a branch and that animal walks away and forgets all about it.
Is Mimicry when an organism excretes a poisonous gas to ward off predator's?
No. Mimicry is when an organism pretends to look like it is harmless. For example the walking stick looks like a stick but it is not harmless.
What adaptations do walking sticks have?
they have adapted their body to look like the shape and color of a stick so that it can blend in with its environment and better survive.
How do walking stick insects camouflage?
Blends in with it's surroundings, and it looks like a regular twig. Mind you, in my 4th grade year my friend Alexia picked a walking stick to throw at someone, but I realized it was moving! SHe dropped it and screamed, and it stood still. 60% chance it will get away.
How small can a walking stick be?
A walking stick needs to be an adequate length for the person who's using it to lean on. However collapsible walking sticks are available (look in hiking stores, they're used for climbing purposes). They can collapse to handbag sized.
Are there real stick bugs?
Yes, stick insects are indeed real, no matter how un-real they look when they are stretched out on a branch for hours.
What does a stick of mining dynamite look like?
a stick
Does a stick insect look like a stick?
A stick insect doesnt necessarily look like a stick, depending what breed it is. For example a indian stick insect does look like a stick and camaflages itself into leaves and plants e.t.c whereas african stick insects are much more spiky and grow very large
What do walking sticks look like?
they look like sticks with feet :D
