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anabiosis

/ˌæn.ə.baɪˈəʊ.sɪs/

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noun

/ˌæn.ə.baɪˈəʊ.sɪs/C2formalscientific
  • ruБиологический термин, обозначающий состояние приостановленной жизнедеятельности или спячки у организмов во время сильной засухи, из которого они могут ожить при возвращении влаги.

A biological term referring to a state of suspended animation or dormancy in organisms during extreme drought, from which they can revive when moisture returns.

uncountable

  1. C2formalscientific

    A state of suspended animation or dormancy in organisms, especially during periods of extreme drought, from which they can revive when moisture returns.

    ruАнабиоз

    • Some microscopic animals can enter anabiosis to survive dry conditions.
    • The study of anabiosis helps scientists understand extreme survival mechanisms.
    • When water becomes available, organisms in anabiosis can quickly revive.

    Synonymscryptobiosisdormancysuspended animation

Forms
  • anabioses plural form
  • anabioses' possessive plural form
  • anabiosis's possessive singular form