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Canuleius (insect)
''Canuleius'' is a genus of walkingsticks in the family Heteronemiidae Heteronemiidae is a family of walkingsticks in the order Phasmatodea The Phasmatodea (also known as Phasmida, Phasmatoptera or Spectra) are an order of insects whose members are variously known as stick insects, stick-bugs, walking sticks, .... There are at least 20 described species in ''Canuleius''. Species These 21 species belong to the genus ''Canuleius'': References Further reading * * * Phasmatodea {{phasmatodea-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Walkingstick
A walking stick or walking cane is a device used primarily to aid walking, provide postural stability or support, or assist in maintaining a good posture. Some designs also serve as a fashion accessory, or are used for self-defense. Walking sticks come in many shapes and sizes and some have become collector's items. People with disabilities may use some kinds of walking sticks as a crutch but a walking cane is not designed for full weight support and is instead designed to help with balance. The walking stick has also historically been known to be used as a self defensive weapon and may conceal a knife or sword – as in a swordstick or swordcane. Hikers use walking sticks, also known as trekking poles, pilgrim's staffs, hiking poles, or hiking sticks, for a wide variety of purposes: as a support when going uphill or as a brake when going downhill; as a balance point when crossing streams, swamps, or other rough terrain; to feel for obstacles in the path; to test mu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Canuleius Inermis
The gens Canuleia was a minor plebeian family at ancient Rome. Although members of this gens are known throughout the period of the Republic, and were of senatorial rank, none of them ever obtained the consulship. However, the Canuleii furnished the Republic with several tribunes of the plebs.''Dictionary of Greek and Roman Biography and Mythology'', vol. I, p. 596 (" Canuleia Gens"). Origin The nomen ''Canuleius'' belongs to a large class of gentilicia formed using the suffix ', which was typically of Oscan names. It might perhaps be derived from the same root as ''Kanus'', a surname originally referring to someone with white hair. Praenomina The main praenomina of the Canuleii were '' Lucius'', ''Gaius'', and ''Marcus'', the three most common names throughout all periods of Roman history. Branches and cognomina None of the Canuleii mentioned by ancient writers bore a cognomen, except for Lucius Canuleius Dives, praetor in 171 BC. His surname originally signified so ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
