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transiens

noun
tran·​si·​ens | \ ˈtran(t)sēˌenz, -nzÄ“-\
plural transeuntes\ ËŒtran(t)sēˈu̇n‧ˌtÄ“z , -​nzēˈ-​ \

Definition of transiens

: a phase in migratory locusts in which they exhibit characteristics in morphology and behavior intermediate between those typical of solitaria and gregaria

History and Etymology for transiens

New Latin transeunt-, transiens, from Latin, present participle of transire

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