crepuscular

• Zu den Dämmerungszeiten gehörend oder diese betreffend; in der Biologie für Tiere verwendet, die in der Dämmerung, also in der Morgen- und Abenddämmerung, aktiv sind.

Relating to or resembling twilight; active or occurring during the twilight hours, especially used in biology for animals active at dawn and dusk.

1. Active at twilightC2formalscientific

   Relating to or active during the twilight hours (dawn and dusk).

   Dämmerungsaktiv

   • Many species of bats are crepuscular, feeding at dawn and dusk.
   • The crepuscular habits of the deer help them avoid predators.
   • Crepuscular animals are often difficult to observe in the wild.

   Antonymediurnalnocturnal

2. Resembling twilightC2formal

   Of, resembling, or relating to twilight; dim or indistinct.

   Dämmerung

   • The crepuscular light of the evening cast long shadows.
   • The painting captured the crepuscular atmosphere of the forest.
   • He walked through the crepuscular streets as the sun set.

   Synonymedimgloomyobscureshadowyshadytwilighttwilit