estivation

[US]/ˌɛstɪˈveɪʃən/
[UK]/ˌɛstəˈveɪʃən/

Translation

n.the state of dormancy or inactivity during hot or dry periods; the physiological state of dormancy in certain animals during summer; the act of spending the summer in a dormant state
Word Forms

Phrases & Collocations

summer estivation

estivation period

estivation behavior

estivation strategy

estivation response

animal estivation

estivation adaptation

estivation phase

estivation conditions

estivation cycle

Example Sentences

during the hot summer months, some animals enter a state of estivation.

estivation helps certain species survive extreme heat.

many reptiles use estivation to cope with drought conditions.

estivation is similar to hibernation but occurs in warmer climates.

some amphibians undergo estivation to avoid desiccation.

estivation can last for several months until conditions improve.

scientists study estivation patterns to understand animal behavior.

estivation is an essential survival strategy for desert-dwelling species.

some snails enter estivation during the hottest parts of the year.

understanding estivation can help in conservation efforts for vulnerable species.

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