Meaning of the word aestivation in English
What does aestivation mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
aestivation
US /ˌes.tɪˈveɪ.ʃən/
UK /ˌes.tɪˈveɪ.ʃən/
Noun
1.
the state of animal dormancy, similar to hibernation, characterized by inactivity and a lowered metabolic rate, that occurs in response to high temperatures and arid conditions
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Many desert animals undergo aestivation during the hottest months.
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Snails often enter aestivation to survive dry periods.
2.
the arrangement of the parts of a flower in a bud
Example:
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The botanist studied the different types of aestivation in various plant species.
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The overlapping petals showed a distinct pattern of aestivation.