What is another word for cryptobiotic?
Pronunciation: [kɹɪptˈə͡ʊba͡ɪˈɒtɪk] (IPA) 
Cryptobiotic refers to the state of an organism that is in a state of suspended animation, either by suspending its metabolic processes or by slowing them down considerably. Some common synonyms for cryptobiotic include dormant, hibernating, suspended, in stasis, or in a state of quiescence. These words all convey a sense of being inactive or in a state of rest, suggesting that the organism is conserving energy and waiting for conditions to improve before becoming active again. Other synonyms for cryptobiotic could include torpid, inert, lifeless or comatose, which all convey a sense of lifelessness or inactivity. Regardless of the exact synonym used, the meaning remains the same: an organism in a state of suspended animation.
