brumation

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Synonyms: irrumation, cremation, humation

Antonyms: irrumation, cremation, humation

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|biology}} A [[lethargic]] state that some [[ectotherm]]ic animals, such as many [[reptile]]s, assume during cold conditions. Partly [[analogous]] to [[hibernation]], but [[physiological]] differences include that brumation does not depend on stored fat, but rather on reduced metabolic activity.

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