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anabiosis

anabiosis \anabiosis\ n. 1. suspended animation in organisms during periods of extreme drought from which they revive when moisture returns.

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anabiosis

n. (context biology English) A state of suspended animation, especially during extreme drought; the act of recovering from this state.

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anabiosis

n. suspended animation in organisms during periods of extreme drought from which they revive when moisture returns