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diapause [ˈdaɪəˌpɔːz] n (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Zoology) a period of suspended development and growth accompanied by decreased metabolism in insects and some other animals. It is correlated with seasonal changes [from Greek diapausis pause, from diapauein to pause, bring to an end, from dia- + pauein to stop] diapause a period of rest or quiescence between phases of growth or reproduction. See also: BiologyHow to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Grasshoppers and gypsy moths also undergo diapause during the winter. The recent identification of 2 mRNA species that encode group 3 LEA proteins in diapause and post-diapause stages of the brine shrimp A. But they do have a unique adaptation, known as embryonic diapause, to ensure each joey gets its fair time in its mother's pouch. |
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