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Estivation

Estivation Meaning & Definition
Estivation Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Estivation?

[n] cessation from or slowing of activity during the summer; especially slowing of metabolism in some animals

Synonyms | Synonyms for Estivation: aestivation

Related Terms | Find terms related to Estivation:

See Also | dormancy | quiescence | quiescency

Estivation In Webster's Dictionary

\Es`ti*va"tion\, n. Same as {[AE]stival}, {[AE]stivate}, etc.

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