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Torpid (Adjective)

In a condition of biological rest or suspended animation; "dormant buds"; "a hibernating bear"; "torpid frogs".

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The polar bear went into a torpid state during the long Arctic winter, emerging months later with the onset of spring.
Some animals are capable of remaining torpid for months without any sign of aging or tissue decay.
Torpid buds were unable to photosynthesize due to lack of chlorophyll during winter, until warm temperatures allowed for re-growth.
Woodchucks remain torpid underground throughout winter until day-length and ambient temperatures are warm enough for re-emergence.
Birds' flight capability could return soon as spring rain removes sediment revealing underground nutrients replenished through frost-related reduction from former surface activities upon leaving this ground-torpid creature suddenly dormant formerly amid abundant floral ecosystems throng.

Slow and apathetic; "she was fat and inert"; "a sluggish worker"; "a mind grown torpid in old age".

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