Phasmid Study Group
Encyclopedia
The Phasmid Study Group is a group for professional and amateur entomologists who are interested in the order Phasmatodea
, as well as other interested persons. Over 40 species
of Phasmid have been named after members of the group.
The group was formed in 1980 and has since developed a worldwide membership.
The group has two publications. Phasmid Studies is issued biannually and contains scientific papers and longer articles. The Phasmid Study Group Newsletter is issued quarterly and contains shorter articles and announcements.
Phasmatodea
The Phasmatodea are an order of insects, whose members are variously known as stick insects , walking sticks or stick-bugs , phasmids, ghost insects and leaf insects...
, as well as other interested persons. Over 40 species
Species
In biology, a species is one of the basic units of biological classification and a taxonomic rank. A species is often defined as a group of organisms capable of interbreeding and producing fertile offspring. While in many cases this definition is adequate, more precise or differing measures are...
of Phasmid have been named after members of the group.
The group was formed in 1980 and has since developed a worldwide membership.
The group has two publications. Phasmid Studies is issued biannually and contains scientific papers and longer articles. The Phasmid Study Group Newsletter is issued quarterly and contains shorter articles and announcements.
External references
- Phasmid Study Group Website - homepage of the Phasmid Study Group