Diurnation
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Diurnation is a noun meaning (zoology) The condition of sleeping or becoming dormant by day.
Meaning
(zoology) The condition of sleeping or becoming dormant by day.
More Meanings
- (obsolete) sleepiness during the day.
Example Sentences
the diurnation of bats
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include sleep, nocturnal, brumation, aestivator, bedsite, habitus.
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