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πŸͺ΅ Stick Insects

Cristina's Timema

Timema cristinae

About

A small, stout walking stick from California that comes in green, striped, and melanistic forms. It is a major model species for studying speciation and adaptation.

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Did You Know?

Different color morphs are adapted to different host plants, providing a textbook example of natural selection in action.