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How did the walking-stick insect get its name?

Anonymous

∙ 9y ago

Updated: 11/16/2022

The name is descriptive. Walking-stick insects have evolved a shape that resembles a stick or small branch on a tree. They camouflage themselves by holding very still so they blend in with the surrounding branches on a tree.

Wiki User

∙ 9y ago

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Is a northern walkingstick a vertebrate?

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What is the scientific name of walkingstick?

Phasmatodea

When was Kay WalkingStick born?

Kay WalkingStick was born in 1935.

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Where and how does a walkingstick lay her eggs?

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The creature you are describing sounds like a walking stick insect. These insects have evolved to camouflage themselves as twigs or branches to avoid predators. They move slowly to further blend in with their surroundings.

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Which insect has the same name as a game?

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What is the best name for a girl stick insect?

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