Phenomena and Processes

Insect Diapause

Seasonal suspension of insect growth development. It can be either induced by environmental cues (e.g., PHOTOPERIOD) or as a facultative part of the life cycle in order to time development with seasonal changes.

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Abstract

Seasonal suspension of insect growth development. It can be either induced by environmental cues (e.g., PHOTOPERIOD) or as a facultative part of the life cycle in order to time development with seasonal changes.

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Synonyms

1 entry terms
  • Diapause, Insect

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5 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings drug effects, genetics, immunology, physiology, radiation effects.

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History Note

2014

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Previous Indexing

  • Adaptation, Physiological (1967-2013)
  • Metamorphosis, Biological (1965-2013)

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  1. G07.345.500w.550w.500.250w.500

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Insect Diapause. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D064666. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D064666
  2. Insect Diapause. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q71229816