(zoology) cessation or slowing of activity during the summer; especially slowing of metabolism in some animals during a hot or dry period
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estivation::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | aestivation |
| Type of | dormancy, quiescence, quiescency |
| Derivation | estivate |
estivation::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | aestivation |
| Type of | arrangement |
Examples of estivation
estivation
Settignano was a secure resort for estivation for members of the Guelf faction of Florence.
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Some animals, like ground squirrels and marmots, have one or more periods of estivation, a summer hibernation that allows them to avoid the hottest and driest periods.
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