n.滞育（指某些昆虫的发育停滞）；间歇期

The caterpillars enter diapause during the winter months to avoid harsh conditions.
这些毛虫在冬季进入滞育期以避开恶劣环境。
Some insects use diapause as a strategy for survival in cold climates.
一些昆虫利用滞育作为在寒冷气候中生存的策略。
Frogs often undergo diapause during periods of drought to conserve energy.
青蛙在干旱时期常常会进入滞育状态以保存能量。
Insects can sense environmental cues to initiate diapause, such as changes in day length.
昆虫能够感知环境信号来启动滞育，如日照长度的变化。
Diapause allows plants to survive unfavorable conditions and resume growth when conditions improve.
滞育使植物能够在不利条件下存活，并在条件改善时恢复生长。
Some species of mosquitoes exhibit diapause as a way to avoid being killed by frost.
某些种类的蚊子通过滞育来避免被霜冻杀死。
The duration of diapause varies depending on the species and environmental factors.
滞育的持续时间取决于物种和环境因素。
Prolonged exposure to cold temperatures can trigger diapause in certain insect populations.
长时间暴露于低温可能会触发某些昆虫种群的滞育。
Farmers sometimes use artificial diapause techniques to control pest populations.
农民有时使用人工滞育技术来控制害虫种群。
Diapause is an important adaptation that helps many organisms survive seasonal fluctuations in their environment.
滞育是一种重要的适应性机制，帮助许多生物体在其环境中度过季节性波动。