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

Definition och betydelse av "estivation"på engelska

Estivation
01

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

example
Exempel
Observing estivation helps predict how the flower will bloom.
02

estivation, somnolens

a summer hibernation for animals to conserve energy during hot and dry conditions
example
Exempel
Some snails seal themselves inside their shells during estivation.
Vissa sniglar förseglar sig inuti sina skal under estivation.
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