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Obtect vs Exarate - What's the difference?

obtect | exarate |

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

is that obtect is having the legs and other appendages are more or less strongly cemented to the body while exarate is having the appendages free and not attached to the body wall.

As a verb exarate is

to plough up.

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

    exarate

    English

    Etymology 1

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • (entomology, of a pupa) Having the appendages free and not attached to the body wall.

    • See also

    * coarctate * obtect

    Etymology 2

    (etyl) (lena) (exaratus), past participle of (exarare) to plough up, to write; (ex) out + (arare) to plough.

    Verb

    (exarat)
  • (obsolete) To plough up.
  • (obsolete) To write or engrave.
    • (Blount)
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