estivation (Q22298878)
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Any process in which an organism enters and maintains a period of dormancy, similar to hibernation, but that occurs during the summer. It insulates against heat to prevent the harmful effects of the season.
- aestivation
- GO:0042751
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
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| English | estivation |
Any process in which an organism enters and maintains a period of dormancy, similar to hibernation, but that occurs during the summer. It insulates against heat to prevent the harmful effects of the season. |
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