Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
anabiosis
noun
/ˌæn.ə.baɪˈoʊ.sɪs/
Definition
Anabiosis refers to a state of suspended animation or temporary dormancy in living organisms.
Examples
- Scientists studied the process of anabiosis to understand how some organisms survive in harsh environments.
- After being in a state of anabiosis, the seeds germinated when they were given proper moisture and warmth.
Meaning
In this state, an organism can survive extreme conditions such as desiccation or extreme temperatures, often reviving when conditions become favorable again.
Synonyms
- dormancy
- suspended animation
- revival
