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Stick insects have long and narrow ______, with poor eyesight.
Stick insects have long and narrow ______, with poor eyesight.
bodies
Stick insects look like sticks or ______, and their appearance keeps them safe from enemies.
Stick insects look like sticks or ______, and their appearance keeps them safe from enemies.
leaves
Stick insects protect themselves by being most active at ______.
Stick insects protect themselves by being most active at ______.
night
Stick insects have ______ legs but their legs are unusual.
Stick insects have ______ legs but their legs are unusual.
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Many kinds of stick insects live in ______ trees.
Many kinds of stick insects live in ______ trees.
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Stick insects can do great harm to eucalyptus forests when they are seen in large ______.
Stick insects can do great harm to eucalyptus forests when they are seen in large ______.
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A stick insect takes about 2 - 3 months to grow up and then can live for up to one ______.
A stick insect takes about 2 - 3 months to grow up and then can live for up to one ______.
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Study Notes
Physical Characteristics and Defenses
- Stick insects have long and narrow bodies, with poor eyesight.
- They have a camouflage appearance that resembles sticks or leaves, protecting them from enemies.
- When threatened, they drop to the forest floor, blending in with fallen sticks and leaves.
Unique Behaviors
- Some stick insects suddenly display brightly colored wings to deter predators.
- Others can even spit poison at their enemies.
Adaptations
- Stick insects are most active at night, making it harder for predators to spot them.
- Each of their six legs can move independently, allowing for unique locomotion.
Research and Robotics
- Researchers have studied the way stick insects walk to develop walking robots.
Habitat and Diet
- Stick insects eat plants, and many species live in eucalyptus trees.
- They can be found in gardens and sometimes infest eucalyptus forests in large numbers, causing harm.
As Pets
- Stick insects make interesting and harmless pets for home and classroom.
- They require little space and care, and can be educational, teaching about insect life stages.
- A stick insect takes about 2-3 months to mature and can live up to one year.
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