OBO ID: GO:0042751
Term Name: estivation Search Ontology:
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)
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Ontology: GO: Biological Process    QuickGO    AmiGO
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