Aestivation

C2 16+

Synonyms of aestivation

Antonyms of aestivation

Collocations of aestivation

aestivation period
Frequency: 70 %

The animal enters a deep sleep during the aestivation period.

aestivation process
Frequency: 65 %

The snail undergoes a complex aestivation process to conserve energy.

aestivation behavior
Frequency: 60 %

The turtle's aestivation behavior involves burying itself in the sand.

aestivation cycle
Frequency: 50 %

The frog follows a specific aestivation cycle to survive harsh conditions.

aestivation mechanism
Frequency: 45 %

The insect's aestivation mechanism allows it to withstand extreme temperatures.

Idiomatic Expressions for aestivation

  • Phrase: come out of aestivation
    Meaning: to become active again after a period of dormancy or inactivity due to heat or dry conditions
    Usage: The plants came out of aestivation once the rainy season began, showing signs of new growth.