Definition
diapausing
verb
- present participle of diapause; to enter or remain in a state of dormancy or suspended development, especially in insects and other organisms
Usage: biology; entomology
adjective
- in a state of diapause; characterized by suspended development or dormancy
Usage: biology; entomology
Examples
- Many insects are diapausing during the winter months to conserve energy.
- The diapausing pupae will emerge as butterflies in the spring.
- Researchers observed the diapausing stage of the mosquito population.
- Some species enter a diapausing state in response to environmental stress.
- The diapausing eggs can survive harsh conditions for extended periods.
- Temperature changes trigger the insects to begin diapausing.