Meaning of the word estivation in English
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estivation
US /ˌes.təˈveɪ.ʃən/
UK /ˌes.tɪˈveɪ.ʃən/
Noun
the state or period of an animal or plant spending the summer in a dormant or torpid state
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Many desert animals undergo estivation to survive the hot, dry summer months.
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The snail's ability to enter estivation allows it to conserve water during droughts.
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