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Diapause

By Debbie Hadley, About.com

Definition:

A period of inactivity or rest, during which development is suspended. Insect diapause is triggered by environmental cues, like daylight and temperature. Diapause is an adaptation that allows insects to survive winter conditions.

See also: How Insects Survive the Winter.

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