estivation
es
ˌɛs
es
ti
ti
va
ˈveɪ
vei
tion
ʃən
shēn
British pronunciation
/ˌɛstɪvˈeɪʃən/

Definitie en betekenis van "estivation"in het Engels

01

the way a flower bud's sepals and petals are folded before it opens

example
Voorbeelden
The rosebud displayed a tight estivation of overlapping petals.
02

estivatie, zomerslaap

a summer hibernation for animals to conserve energy during hot and dry conditions
example
Voorbeelden
Bears find shelter and enter estivation to endure the scorching summer months.
Beren vinden onderdak en gaan in zomerslaap om de hete zomermaanden te doorstaan.
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