hyemation (Meaning)
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hyemation (n.)
The passing of a winter in a particular place; a wintering.
The act of affording shelter in winter.
Synonyms & Antonyms of hyemation
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hyemation Sentence Examples
- Mammals prepare for hyemation by accumulating fat reserves to sustain themselves during the winter months.
- Hibernating animals enter a state of hyemation, characterized by a profound decrease in body temperature and metabolic rate.
- Bears undergo hyemation in dens, while bats hibernate in caves or trees.
- During hyemation, animals rely on their stored fat and water to survive.
- The trigger for hyemation is the shortening of daylight hours, which stimulates the release of hormones that initiate the process.
- Some species of reptiles and amphibians also experience a form of hyemation known as brumation.
- Hyemation allows animals to conserve energy and survive periods of extreme cold and food scarcity.
- The duration of hyemation varies depending on the species and the region in which they live.
- Some insects enter a state of hyemation as nymphs or larvae, and resume their development in the spring.
- Hyemation is an essential strategy for animals that inhabit cold, temperate climates, allowing them to withstand harsh winter conditions.
FAQs About the word hyemation
The passing of a winter in a particular place; a wintering., The act of affording shelter in winter.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
Mammals prepare for hyemation by accumulating fat reserves to sustain themselves during the winter months.
Hibernating animals enter a state of hyemation, characterized by a profound decrease in body temperature and metabolic rate.
Bears undergo hyemation in dens, while bats hibernate in caves or trees.
During hyemation, animals rely on their stored fat and water to survive.
