Anabiotic (Adjective)
Meaning
Of or related to the state of anabiosis.
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- Certain microorganisms can survive in an anabiotic state, only to revive when circumstances become more favorable.
- Tardigrades, also known as water bears, enter an anabiotic state when they dry out and lose mobility.
- The process of entering an anabiotic state protects the organism from extreme environmental changes.
- Scientists study anabiotic organisms for potential medical applications, particularly in understanding cellular preservation.
- Organisms that enter an anabiotic state show little to no metabolic activity, essentially becoming 'frozen in time'.