diapausing
/ˈdaɪəˌpɔzɪŋ/
adjective
- In a state of diapause; having paused growth or development, typically to survive unfavorable conditions.
- Diapausing insects often have a reduced metabolism.
- Researchers collected diapausing eggs from the pond for their experiment.
- The diapausing larvae can survive freezing temperatures.