"daily torpor" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: daily torpors [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} daily torpor (plural daily torpors)
  1. (biology, zoology) A type of heterothermy which lasts less than 24 hours and is accompanied by continued foraging. Categories (topical): Biology, Zoology
    Sense id: en-daily_torpor-en-noun-C2N5Xtbz Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: biology, natural-sciences, zoology

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