Estivation
01
the way a flower bud's sepals and petals are folded before it opens
例子
The botanist examined the estivation patterns to identify the species.
Estivation can vary widely among different flowering plants.
02
夏蛰, 夏眠
a summer hibernation for animals to conserve energy during hot and dry conditions
例子
The desert tortoise undergoes estivation to survive the intense summer heat.
沙漠龟通过夏眠来度过炎热的夏季。
Certain species of frogs bury themselves underground during estivation.
某些种类的青蛙在夏眠期间将自己埋在地下。
