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GO: Biological Process

estivation

Term ID
GO:0042751
Synonyms
  • aestivation
Definition
Any process in which an organism enters and maintains a period of dormancy, similar to hibernation, but that occurs during the summer. It insulates against heat to prevent the harmful effects of the season. (2)
References
Ontology
GO: Biological Process    QuickGO    AmiGO
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Phenotype
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