Estivation
Estivation
Estivation (pronounced: es-ti-va-tion), also known as aestivation, is a state of animal dormancy, similar to hibernation, characterized by inactivity and a lowered metabolic rate, that is entered in response to high temperatures and arid conditions. It takes place during the summer months in certain species.
Etymology
The term "estivation" is derived from the Latin aestas, which means 'summer'. It is used to describe the long-term dormancy of an animal during hot or dry periods.
Pronunciation
Estivation is pronounced as "es-ti-va-tion".
Related Terms
- Dormancy: A period in an organism's life cycle when growth, development, and physical activity are temporarily stopped.
- Hibernation: A state of inactivity and metabolic depression in endotherms during winter.
- Diapause: A period of physiologically enforced dormancy between periods of activity.
- Torpor: A state of decreased physiological activity in an animal, usually characterized by a reduced body temperature and metabolic rate.
- Brumation: A term used for the hibernation-like state that cold-blooded animals utilize during very cold weather.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Estivation
- Wikipedia's article - Estivation
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