DIAPAUSES
(noun)Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the word
Diapauses.
Diapauses - as a noun
A temporary pause in the growth and development of an organism due to adverse environmental conditions (especially in insects and in the embryos of many of the oviparous species of fish in the order cyprinodontiformes)
Example Sentences
"The diapauses of certain insects are triggered by changes in temperature and day length."
"The study aims to understand the molecular mechanisms underlying diapauses."
"Many insect species have evolved diapauses as an adaptive strategy."
"Some insects enter diapauses as larvae, while others enter as pupae."
"The diapauses of butterflies and moths are well-studied."
Word Game Points
Is DIAPAUSES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, diapauses is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
DIAPAUSES has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.
Is DIAPAUSES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, diapauses is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordDIAPAUSES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.
Is DIAPAUSES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, diapauses is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordDIAPAUSES has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.
