DIAPAUSE
(noun)
There is 1 meaning of the word
Diapause.
Definitions
Diapause - as a 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)
Example Sentences
"Many insects undergo diapause to survive the winter months."
"The diapause period of hibernating animals is characterized by a significant decline in metabolic rate."
"Certain fish species enter diapause during droughts to conserve energy and water."
"Some plant seeds have innate mechanisms that induce diapause until conditions are optimal for germination."
"The diapause response in insects is often regulated by hormonal changes."
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Is DIAPAUSE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, diapause is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
DIAPAUSE has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.
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Valid WordDIAPAUSE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.
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Valid WordDIAPAUSE has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.