ngủ hè
Definition
- Noun:
- Estivation (Aestivation): A state of dormancy or torpor entered by some animals during a hot or dry period, typically the summer. It is a survival strategy to conserve energy and water when conditions are harsh.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Ốc sên thường ngủ hè trong những tháng khô hạn. (Snails often estivate during the dry months.)
- Ngủ hè là một cơ chế thích nghi quan trọng đối với nhiều loài động vật ở vùng sa mạc. (Estivation is an important adaptation mechanism for many animal species in desert regions.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is used primarily in biological and zoological contexts to describe a specific physiological state, analogous to hibernation but triggered by heat and drought instead of cold.
Variants and Related Words
- Ngủ đông (n): Hibernation. A state of winter dormancy.
- Gấu ngủ đông để sống sót qua mùa đông. (Bears hibernate to survive the winter.)
Synonyms
- Estivation (Aestivation): The direct scientific synonym.
- Summer dormancy: A descriptive synonym.
Related Concepts
- Hibernation: The related concept of winter dormancy.
- Torpor: A broader term for a state of decreased physiological activity.