What's the difference between
and
Enter two words to compare and contrast their definitions, origins, and synonyms to better understand how those words are related.

Coarctate vs Obtect - What's the difference?

coarctate | obtect |

In entomology of a pupa terms the difference between coarctate and obtect

is that coarctate is enclosed in a rigid case while obtect is having the legs and other appendages are more or less strongly cemented to the body.

As adjectives the difference between coarctate and obtect

is that coarctate is constricted, narrowed or compressed while obtect is having the legs and other appendages are more or less strongly cemented to the body.

As a verb coarctate

is to press together; to crowd.

coarctate

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • (anatomy) constricted, narrowed or compressed
  • (entomology, of a pupa) enclosed in a rigid case

    • Verb

    (coarctat)
  • (obsolete) To press together; to crowd.
  • (obsolete) To restrain; to confine.

    • Related terms

    * coarctation ----

    obtect

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • (entomology, of a pupa) Having the legs and other appendages are more or less strongly cemented to the body.

    • See also

    *coarctate *exarate