DIAPAUSE
\dˈa͡ɪəpˌɔːz], \dˈaɪəpˌɔːz], \d_ˈaɪ_ə_p_ˌɔː_z]\
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[Greek] A spontaneous state of dormancy during development, as of insects; resting stage between anatrepsis and katatrepsis in blastokinesis; sexual rest period, appl. annelids; cf. quiescence.
By J.H. Kenneth
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