aestivation
/ˌiːstɪˈveɪʃn/noun
उच्चारण ईस्टिवेशन
ग्रीष्मनिद्रा, ग्रीष्म-निष्क्रियता
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noun
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[U] biology
a state in which some animals become inactive and sleep during a hot dry period
ग्रीष्मनिद्रा, ग्रीष्म-निष्क्रियता
- Some frogs bury themselves in mud for aestivation.
- Snails seal their shells during aestivation.
?Which word?
Do not confuse aestivation (inactivity in hot, dry weather) and hibernation (inactivity in winter).
Aestivation (गर्म और सूखे मौसम में निष्क्रियता) और hibernation (सर्दी में निष्क्रियता) में भ्रम न करें।