Dioestrous (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 doe rabbit was in a dioestrous state after giving birth to her kits and would not breed again until the next cycle.
- During the dioestrous phase, the female cat's reproductive system is less active and less responsive to mating stimuli.
- The dioestrous period in some species of deer can last several months, depending on factors such as nutrition and climate.
- In the dioestrous stage, the female's ovaries are less active, and hormone levels are lower, making her less receptive to mating.
- The dioestrous interval in mice can vary depending on factors such as age, nutrition, and exposure to light.