Phrases with «hibernation period»

The phrase "hibernation period" refers to a specific time when certain animals go into a deep sleep-like state for a prolonged period of time, usually during winter. During this period, their body functions slow down significantly to conserve energy. Full definition

hibernation period

Sentences with «hibernation period»

Over the course of the winter hibernation period, which can last more than five months, the infection spreads throughout the colony and on individual bats. (sciencedaily.com)
It awoke from its final hibernation period last month after a voyage of more than 3 billion miles, and will soon pass close to Pluto, inside the orbits of its five known moons. (sciencedaily.com)
NASA will wake New Horizons on Saturday, the last of 18 different hibernation periods, but the space agency will conduct a series of tests before the spacecraft begins exploring Pluto on Jan. 15, according to NASA's The PI's Perspective blog. (ibtimes.com)
(see all sentences)

Phrases with «hibernation period»

Sentences with «hibernation period»

See also