Estivation

In certain living species, a period of dormancy during the summer months marked by decreased metabolism.

Year introduced: 1991(1966)

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Tree Number(s): G07.110.232.889.249, G07.410.421.889.249, G16.012.500.535.889.249

MeSH Unique ID: D004956

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• Aestivation

All MeSH Categories
Phenomena and Processes Category
Physiological Phenomena
Body Temperature
Body Temperature Regulation
Torpor
Estivation

All MeSH Categories
Phenomena and Processes Category
Physiological Phenomena
Homeostasis
Body Temperature Regulation
Torpor
Estivation

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Phenomena and Processes Category
Biological Phenomena
Adaptation, Biological
Adaptation, Physiological
Body Temperature Regulation
Torpor
Estivation