(zoology) cessation or slowing of activity during the summer; especially slowing of metabolism in some animals during a hot or dry period
a state in which an organism is metabolically inactive or physically dormant during the summer.
A period of inactivity, or dormancy, induced by unfavorable conditions. During aestivation, the earthworm curls up into a knot and becomes quite pink.
The act of passing the summer or dry season in a dormant state
Dormancy during hot, dry periods
Dormancy during summer or dry season.
the condition of dormancy or torpidity.
A summer version of hibernation. Especially prevalent in very hot dry regions.
A state of torpidity induced in some animals by the heat and dryness of the summer.
remaining in a state of torpor during unfavourable seasons. See also hibernation.
type of inactivity and dormancy during drought or warm, dry periods.