cryptobiosis
cryp·to·bi·o·sis
noun\ˌkrip-(ˌ)tō-ˌbī-ˈō-səs, -(ˌ)bē-\
plural cryp·to·bi·o·ses \-ˌsēz\
Definition of CRYPTOBIOSIS
: the reversible cessation of metabolism under extreme environmental conditions (as low temperature)
Take Our 10-Question Quiz
|
|
|
Name That ThingTest Your Knowledge » |
|
True or False?A quick quiz about stuff worth knowing Take It Now » |
|
|
|
Join Us on FB & TwitterGet the Word of the Day and More Facebook | Twitter |
|
Get Our Free AppsVoice Search, Favorites, |