transiens

noun

tran·​si·​ens

ˈtran(t)sēˌenz,

-nzē-

plural transeuntes

ˌtran(t)sēˈu̇n‧ˌtēz,

-nzēˈ-

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

Word History

Etymology

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

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