Ctenomorpha gargantua
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Ctenomorpha gargantua | |
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Class: | Insecta |
Order: | Phasmatodea |
Family: | Phasmatidae |
Genus: | Ctenomorpha |
Species: | C. gargantua
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Binomial name | |
Ctenomorpha gargantua Hasenpusch & Brock, 2006
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Ctenomorpha gargantua is a species of stick insect endemic to Queensland.[1] It was first found near Cairns. A captive breeding program is run by Museum Victoria.[2]
References
- ^ Hasenpusch, Jack, and Paul D. Brock. "Studies on the Australian stick insect genus Ctenomorpha Gray (Phasmida: Phasmatidae: Phasmatinae), with the description of a new large species." Zootaxa 1282 (2006): 1-15.
- ^ Smith, Bridie. "Discovery of stick-thin Lady Gaga thrills scientists". Brisbane Times. Brisbane Times. Retrieved 7 January 2016.
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