diapause
Pronunciación: [ˈdaɪəˌpɔs]
Palabra
Contexto: «biology»
(noun) a period of suspended development in some animals, especially insects. This is like when a bug takes a break from growing or getting bigger when the conditions aren't right for it.
Ejemplo
The butterfly enters diapause during the winter to survive the cold weather.
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The caterpillar did not go into diapause; it continued to grow without stopping.
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What happens to the insects when they enter diapause?
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