estivating

[US]/ˈɛstɪveɪtɪŋ/
[UK]/ˈɛstɪˌveɪtɪŋ/

Translation

v.the act of passing the summer in a specified state or condition

Phrases & Collocations

estivating animals

estivating behavior

estivating species

estivating frogs

estivating snails

estivating period

estivating reptiles

estivating insects

estivating habits

estivating conditions

Example Sentences

some animals are estivating during the hot summer months.

estivating helps certain species survive extreme temperatures.

the turtle is estivating to avoid the heat.

during drought, many frogs are known to be estivating.

estivating behavior is common in desert-dwelling animals.

some species of snails are capable of estivating for years.

estivating allows animals to conserve energy during harsh conditions.

many reptiles are known for their estivating habits.

estivating can be triggered by changes in the environment.

in some regions, animals start estivating as early as may.

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