a state of inactivity during long periods of drought or high temperatures.
(zoology) cessation or slowing of activity during the summer; especially slowing of metabolism in some animals during a hot or dry period
state of inactivity between prolonged periods of drought or high temperatures
when an animal's body processes (such as breathing and heart rate) slow down in reaction to a dry season so that it will need less water (similar to hibernation)
An unusual form of hibernation which is brought on by extended periods of drought or heat. Such as seen in some African frogs that are known to burrow into the dirt for prolonged periods of time, sometimes even years waiting for the rains.
a state of dormancy in seasonal hot, dry weather, when food is scarce
A state of dormancy, without movement or development, entered into by an insect to survive a hot or dry period. Also may be spelled as "aestivation."
Similar to hibernation. Some reptiles will bury themselves and remain dormant when the climate is too dry and/or hot for comfort.
A period of inactivity, typically induced by extreme heat or drought.
Estivation (also spelled aestivation) is a dormant state that an animal enters in order to survive a very hot or very dry period. During estivation, the animal does not move, grow, or eat.
to pass the summer in a resting state
Dormancy during summer or dry season.
Torpor brought on by extended periods of drought or heat
a resting stage (quiescence) resulting from continued high temperature or xeric conditions; diapause; hibernation.
Estivation or aestivation (from Latin aestas, summer) is a rare state of dormancy similar to sleeping, but during the summer months. Animals that estivate spend a summer inactive and insulated against heat to avoid the potentially harmful effects of the season (such as the increase in temperature, or relative lack of water), or to avoid contact with other species with which they may otherwise be in competition, or for which they are prey. Some animals, including the California red-legged frog, may estivate to conserve energy when their food and water supply is low.
