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The stick insect: Exploring the ‘god horse’ of Trinidad and Tobago

Why the stick insect is a symbol of nature and folklore in Trinidad.

The stick insect, known locally in Trinidad and Tobago as the god horse, is a master of mimicry that serves as a vital ecological component and a central figure in Caribbean folklore. This article examines the biological characteristics of the order Phasmatodea, specifically the species Paraphanocles keratosqueleton found across the …

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