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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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Walking sticks have evolved to mimic tree branches as a form of camouflage against predators. This resemblance helps them blend in with their surroundings, making it harder for predators to spot them. Mimicking a tree branch also provides walking sticks with a form of defense by allowing them to appear less appetizing or less detectable to potential threats.

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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


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Is Mimicry when an organism excretes a poisonous gas to ward off predator's?

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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.


Where can you find walking sticks at?

Walking sticks can be found at outdoor recreation stores, hiking gear retailers, or online on websites like Amazon or REI. They are also commonly available at sporting goods stores or specialty shops that cater to hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.


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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.


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Does a stick insect look like a stick?

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