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Estivation
01
the way a flower bud's sepals and petals are folded before it opens
Voorbeelden
The botanist examined the estivation patterns to identify the species.
Estivation can vary widely among different flowering plants.
02
estivatie, zomerslaap
a summer hibernation for animals to conserve energy during hot and dry conditions
Voorbeelden
The desert tortoise undergoes estivation to survive the intense summer heat.
De woestijnschildpad ondergaat estivatie om de intense zomerhitte te overleven.
Certain species of frogs bury themselves underground during estivation.
Bepaalde soorten kikkers graven zichzelf ondergronds in tijdens estivatie.
Lexicale Boom
estivation
estivate
