1. present participle of diapause; to enter or remain in a state of dormancy or suspended development, especially in insects and other organisms
Usage: biology; entomology

1. in a state of diapause; characterized by suspended development or dormancy
Usage: biology; entomology

Examples

• Many insects are diapausing during the winter months to conserve energy.
• The diapausing pupae will emerge as butterflies in the spring.
• Researchers observed the diapausing stage of the mosquito population.
• Some species enter a diapausing state in response to environmental stress.
• The diapausing eggs can survive harsh conditions for extended periods.
• Temperature changes trigger the insects to begin diapausing.