estivate

IPA: ˈɛstʌveɪt

Examples of "estivate" in Sentences

Some reptiles will estivate during the hot summer months to conserve energy and avoid the heat
The desert tortoise will estivate in their burrows to escape the scorching temperatures
Estivation is a common survival strategy for animals living in arid environments
The estivating snail seals itself inside its shell to protect itself from the dry conditions
Certain fish species estivate by burying themselves in the mud at the bottom of ponds during droughts