n.夏蛰（眠）

During estivation, the animal's metabolism slows down significantly.
在夏眠期间，动物的新陈代谢显著减慢。
Estivation is a survival strategy employed by some animals in response to extreme heat or drought.
夏眠是一种生存策略，一些动物在面对极端高温或干旱时会采用这种策略。
The turtle entered estivation and remained inactive for several months.
龟进入了夏眠状态，并且几个月内都保持不活动。
Some species of frog estivate during the dry season to conserve water.
有些种类的青蛙在旱季进行夏眠以保存水分。
Estivation allows animals to survive harsh environmental conditions by conserving energy and reducing water loss.
夏眠使动物能够通过节约能量和减少水分流失来在恶劣的环境中生存下来。
The desert tortoise estivates in its burrow to escape the scorching summer heat.
沙漠龟在它的洞穴中夏眠以躲避炎热的夏季高温。
Snails often estivate when temperatures become too high and humidity levels drop.
当温度过高和湿度下降时，蜗牛常常会夏眠。
Insects such as grasshoppers and beetles may also estivate during periods of extreme heat or drought.
蝗虫和甲壳虫等昆虫也可能在极端高温或干旱期间夏眠。
Estivation can last from several weeks to several months, depending on the species and environmental conditions.
根据物种和环境条件的不同，夏眠可以持续几周到几个月的时间。
Many animals that estivate have adaptations that allow them to survive without food or water for extended periods.
许多进行夏眠的动物都有适应性，可以在没有食物和水的情况下长时间存活。