diapause

/ˈdaɪəˌpɔz/ /ˈdaɪəˌpɑz/

Meanings

noun

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 :

"The monarch butterfly enters diapause during the winter months, halting its development until warmer weather returns. "

Related Words

development noun

/dɪˈvɛləpmənt/

The process of developing; growth, directed change.

"The development of this story has been slow."

embryos noun

/ˈembrioʊz/ /ˈembriəʊz/

In the reproductive cycle, the stage after the fertilization of the egg that precedes the development into a fetus.

"In vitro fertilization creates several embryos, which are then closely monitored for development before implantation. "

organism noun

/ˈɔː.ɡən.ɪ.zəm/ /ˈɔɹ.ɡən.ɪ.zəm/

A discrete and complete living thing, such as animal, plant, fungus or microorganism.

"The single-celled organism was studied by the biology students in their science class. "

temporary noun

/ˈtɛmpəɹi/ /ˈtɛmpəˌɹɛɹi/

One serving for a limited time; short-term employee.

"The temporary at the bakery was only there for the summer. "

conditions noun

/kənˈdɪʃənz/

A logical clause or phrase that a conditional statement uses. The phrase can either be true or false.

"The program will run smoothly under these conditions: the computer has enough memory and the internet connection is stable. "

especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

adverse adjective

/ədˈvɜ(ɹ)s/

Unfavorable; antagonistic in purpose or effect; hostile; actively opposing one's interests or wishes; contrary to one's welfare; acting against; working in an opposing direction.

"adverse criticism"

species noun

/ˈspiːsiːz/

Type or kind. (Compare race.)

"the male species"

butterfly noun

/ˈbʌtə(ɹ)flaɪ/ [ˈbʌɾɚflaɪ] [ˈbʌtəflaɪ]

A flying insect of the order Lepidoptera, distinguished from moths by their diurnal activity and generally brighter colouring.

"A beautiful butterfly fluttered around the garden flowers. "

oviparous adjective

/əʊˈvɪpəɹəs/ /oʊˈvɪpəɹəs/

Egg-laying; depositing eggs that develop and hatch outside the body as a reproductive strategy.

"The echidna is a monotreme, which is the extremely small subset of oviparous mammals."

environmental adjective

/ɪnˌvaɪrənˈmentəl/ /ˌenvairənˈmentəl/

Pertaining to the environment.

"The school's new policy focuses on environmental sustainability. "

insects noun

/ˈɪnsɛkts/

An arthropod in the class Insecta, characterized by six legs, up to four wings, and a chitinous exoskeleton.

"Our shed has several insect infestions, including ants, yellowjackets, and wasps."