heelwalker

名词 n.

英文释义

名词 n.
  1. Any of the order Mantophasmatodea of carnivorous, wingless insects that superficially resemble a cross between praying mantises and phasmids.
    — The gladiator heelwalker (Tyrannophasma gladiator) is a ferocious nocturnal predator. It uses both front and middle legs to grab and crush its spider and insect prey.

词形变化

heelwalkers plural

词源

Compound of heel + walker, from the fact that these insects have a habit of walking with the tips of their feet held up in the air.
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