発はっ生せい休きゅう止し

noun

embryonic diapause

A biological term referring to a temporary suspension of embryonic development, often in response to environmental conditions.

• 多おおくの昆こん虫ちゅうでは、発はっ生せい休きゅう止しによって冬ふゆを越こす。

  In many insects, embryonic diapause allows them to overwinter.