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| − | '''Dormancy''' is a state of reduced [[metabolism|metabolic activity]] that many [[organism]]s adopt during periods of [[environment]]al stress.<ref>[http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/169514/dormancy "dormancy." Encyclopædia Britannica Online]</ref> The stress may be expected (e.g., [[winter]] and [[summer]], two common times of dormancy) or unexpected (e.g., [[drought]]). | + | '''Dormancy''' is a state of reduced [[metabolism|metabolic activity]] that many [[organism]]s adopt during periods of [[environment]]al stress.<ref>[http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/169514/dormancy "dormancy." Encyclopædia Britannica Online]</ref> The stress may be expected (e.g., [[winter]] and [[summer]], two common times of dormancy) or unexpected (e.g., [[drought]]). Dormancy during winter and summer is called [[hibernation]] and [[aestivation]], respectively |
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Revision as of 17:23, September 1, 2011
Dormancy is a state of reduced metabolic activity that many organisms adopt during periods of environmental stress.[1] The stress may be expected (e.g., winter and summer, two common times of dormancy) or unexpected (e.g., drought). Dormancy during winter and summer is called hibernation and aestivation, respectively