diapause

Noun

Meaning

diapause (plural diapauses)

(biology, entomology, ichthyology) A temporary pause in the growth and development of an organism due to adverse environmental conditions (especially in insects and in the embryos of many of the oviparous species of fish in the order Cyprinodontiformes)

Examples

In contrast, a batch of Aedes eggs in diapause tends to hatch irregularly over an extended period of time. Source: Internet

The eggs of some species of Aedes remain unharmed in diapause if they dry out, and hatch later when they are covered by water. Source: Internet

Some species can overwinter as adults in diapause. Source: Internet

Mosquitoes living in regions where some seasons are freezing or waterless spend part of the year in diapause ; they delay their development, typically for months, and carry on with life only when there is enough water or warmth for their needs. Source: Internet

Once they have achieved that, however, they can enter diapause for several months if they dry out. Source: Internet

Others may remain active for a longer period (from one to several weeks), or go through diapause and overwintering as monarch butterflies do, or waiting out environmental stress. Source: Internet

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