Diapause is a physiological state of dormancy with very specific triggering and releasing conditions. It is used as a means to survive predictable, unfavourable environmental conditions, such as temperature extremes, drought or reduced food availability. There are various definitions and contexts in which the term is used, but its most common application is in arthropods, especially insects. One of the most explicit definitions, covering many of the important features, is the following: » "a neu… (More on Diapause)