dvala
Dvala is a term used in Swedish and Finnish to denote dormancy, a reversible state of low metabolic activity or growth that allows organisms to survive unfavorable conditions. In biology it is most often applied to seeds, buds, spores, or animals.
In plants, dormancy prevents germination during seasons that are not conducive to seedling survival. Seeds can
In insects and other animals, dormancy can take the form of diapause, a hormonally controlled pause in
Dormancy is often reversible and is usually triggered by environmental cues such as temperature, moisture, or
In applied contexts, understanding dormancy is important in agriculture and horticulture. Seed banks and crop management
Outside biology, the word is sometimes used metaphorically to describe systems or processes that are temporarily