+**Diapause** is a pre-programmed pause in an animal's development, a strategic 'sleep' through harsh times. This genetically-driven state allows survival of [Adverse Conditions](/wiki/adverse-conditions) like winter cold or summer drought, ensuring the continuation of a species' [Life Cycle](/wiki/life-cycle).
+## See also
+- [Hibernation](/wiki/hibernation)
+- [Estivation](/wiki/estivation)
+- [Dormancy](/wiki/dormancy)
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