hybernation Synonyms
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hybernation Meaning
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hybernation ()
See Hibernacle, Hibernate, Hibernation.
hybernation Sentence Examples
- Bears enter hibernation during the frigid winter months to conserve energy.
- Rodents like ground squirrels undergo hibernation to survive periods of extreme cold and food scarcity.
- The process of hibernation involves a drastic reduction in metabolism and body temperature.
- During hibernation, animals may lose up to 30% of their body weight.
- Hibernating animals enter a state of torpor where they remain motionless and unresponsive to external stimuli.
- Hibernation is a protective mechanism that allows animals to survive in harsh environments without depleting their energy reserves.
- Some animals, such as bats, undergo a deep hibernation known as torpor, where they experience near-freezing body temperatures.
- The duration of hibernation can vary depending on the species and environmental conditions.
- Hibernating animals wake up from their slumber when food becomes available again or the temperature rises.
- The ability to hibernate is an evolutionary adaptation that has enabled certain species to thrive in extreme climates.
FAQs About the word hybernation
See Hibernacle, Hibernate, Hibernation.
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No antonyms found.
Bears enter hibernation during the frigid winter months to conserve energy.
Rodents like ground squirrels undergo hibernation to survive periods of extreme cold and food scarcity.
The process of hibernation involves a drastic reduction in metabolism and body temperature.
During hibernation, animals may lose up to 30% of their body weight.
