Phenomena and Processes

Estivation

In certain living species, a period of dormancy during the summer months marked by decreased metabolism.

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Abstract

In certain living species, a period of dormancy during the summer months marked by decreased metabolism.

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1 entry terms
  • Aestivation

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Aspects Covered

5 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings drug effects, genetics, immunology, physiology, radiation effects.

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Indexing Annotation

animal only; winter dormancy = HIBERNATION

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History Note

91(66); was see under ADAPTATION, PHYSIOLOGICAL 1966-90

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  1. G07.110w.232w.889w.249w
  2. G07.410w.421w.889w.249w
  3. G16.012.500w.535w.889w.249w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Estivation. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D004956. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D004956
  2. Estivation. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aestivation
  3. Estivation. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q822123