asthenobiosis

asthenobiosis
as·the·no·bi·o·sis (as-the″no-bi-oґsis) [asthen- + biosis] a condition of reduced biologic activity resembling hibernation or estivation but not directly related to or dependent on temperature or humidity.

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  • asthenobiosis — n. [Gr. asthenes, feeble; biosis, manner of life] (ARTHROPODA: Insecta) Hibernation or aestivation in certain generations of insects induced by non elimination of uremic products by previous active generations …   Dictionary of invertebrate zoology

  • asthenobiosis — as·the·no·bi·o·sis …   English syllables

  • asthenobiosis — …   Useful english dictionary

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