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disjunct

disjunct

9.9
Having narrow connections that separate the head, middle, and rear of an insect
  • adjective
  • /dɪsˈdʒʌŋkt/
  • Specialized
translation icon : con constricción marcada entre tórax y abdomen
  • Certain wasps are easily identified by their disjunct body segments.

Examples

  • Insects with disjunct morphology are distinguished by a narrow connection between the thorax and abdomen.

  • The disjunct segments of the insect's body are clearly visible.

  • The disjunct structure is a key feature found across many ant species.

  • Many species of beetles are disjunct in their body structure.

  • Certain wasps are easily identified by their disjunct body segments.

  • Insects with disjunct morphology are distinguished by a narrow connection between the thorax and abdomen.

  • The disjunct segments of the insect's body are clearly visible.

Synonyms

wasp-waisted
vsdisjunct
8.8

A body shape with a very small waist compared with the rest of the body

refers to an organism with deep constrictions between head thorax and abdomen

Antonyms

continuous
141 3.7

Without a break or gap, for example in a curve

unconstricted
6.7

Has no tightness and allows free movement of air, blood, or feelings

Surface Forms

disjunct positive

Morphology

disjunct = dis + junct

The general idea of separation is historically present, but the bound root 'junct' is not independently accessible and the biological use is technical rather than easily compositional.

Etymology

Disjunct comes from dis- 'apart' and junct 'to join', and it is used for bodies that show clear breaks between parts. So an insect described as disjunct has the head, thorax, and abdomen sharply set 'apart' rather than smoothly joined.