Diestrous (Adjective)
Meaning
(of animals that have several estrous cycles in one breeding season) in a period of sexual inactivity.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The diestrous period in some mammals can last several months, depending on factors such as species and environment.
- Diestrous female animals are often not as receptive to mating as those in estrus, due to changes in hormone levels.
- During the diestrous phase, many female animals exhibit decreased interest in potential mates.
- The diestrous period can be influenced by various factors, including nutrition, stress, and social status.
- In some species, the diestrous phase is characterized by a decrease in certain reproductive behaviors.