What is another word for phasmida?
Pronunciation: [fˈazmɪdə] (IPA) 
The word phasmida, which refers to an order of insects commonly known as stick insects or walking sticks, has several synonyms. These include phasmatodea, phasmatoptera, and cheleutoptera. Stick insects are typically long and slender, blending into their surroundings to avoid detection by potential predators. They range in size from small species that measure just a few centimeters to larger ones more than 30 centimeters in length. The order phasmida includes more than 3,000 species worldwide, the majority of which are tropical in origin. These insects serve as important prey for many birds, mammals, and reptiles, and have also been used in research into topics such as genetics and biomechanics.
