What is another word for estivation?
Pronunciation: [ˌɛstɪvˈe͡ɪʃən] (IPA) 
Estivation, also known as aestivation, is a state of prolonged sleep or inactivity undergone by animals during hot or dry conditions. There are several synonyms for the word "estivation" that are commonly used, such as summer sleep, summer torpor, summer hibernation, heat coma, and dormancy. Each of these synonyms has a slightly different nuance, but they all refer to a period of reduced activity and metabolic rate in response to hot and dry weather conditions. Whether it is called estivation or any of its synonyms, this adaptation allows animals to conserve energy and survive the extreme temperatures of the summer months.
