Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
diel
adjective
/diːl/
Definition
Relating to a 24-hour period, especially as it pertains to biological processes or the daily cycle.
Examples
- The diel patterns of fish feeding are significant for understanding their behavior.
- Plants exhibit diel variations in photosynthesis rates depending on sunlight exposure.
- Some animals are more active during the diel cycle of night and day.
Meaning
Diel refers to a complete cycle over 24 hours, often used in ecology to describe daily patterns of behavior, feeding, or activity in organisms.
Synonyms
- Daily
- 24-hour
- Circadian
