walking leaf
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walking leaf
n.
1. A walking fern.
2. See leaf insect.
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leaf′ in`sect
n.
any of several orthopterous insects of the family Phillidae, of S Asia and the Malay Archipelago, having a body that resembles a leaf in color and form. Also called walking leaf.
[1860–65]
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Noun | 1. | ![]() spleenwort - any of various chiefly rock-inhabiting ferns of the genus Asplenium |
2. | ![]() phasmid, phasmid insect - large cylindrical or flattened mostly tropical insects with long strong legs that feed on plants; walking sticks and leaf insects genus Phyllium, Phyllium - type genus of the Phyllidae |
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