estivated

[US]/ˈɛstɪveɪtɪd/
[UK]/ˈɛstəˌveɪtɪd/

Translation

v.to spend a prolonged period in a dormant state during the summer

Phrases & Collocations

estivated animals

estivated snails

estivated frogs

estivated species

estivated insects

estivated reptiles

estivated fish

estivated plants

estivated lizards

estivated mammals

Example Sentences

many animals estivated during the hot summer months.

some frogs estivated to survive the drought.

estivated snails can remain dormant for years.

in the desert, many reptiles estivated to avoid extreme heat.

estivated animals often have lower metabolic rates.

during summer, some fish species estivated in the mud.

estivated insects can survive without food for a long time.

estivated tortoises retreat into their shells.

some species of plants also estivated during dry seasons.

estivated mammals often seek shelter in burrows.

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