Today I read about estivation.
It is similar to hibernation in that it is a state of dormancy.
Estivation is practiced by some animals during the hot summer months.
I read about estivation in reference to snails. Snails are covered in slime, so I guess they estivate to escape the heat and dryness.
The recent weather here would probably rouse a snail from estivation....
It is not hot and it is not dry!
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