| torpor | Inactivity, sluggishness. Synonym: torpidity. Origin: L. Sluggishness, numbness Torpor retinae, an obsolete term for a form of nyctalopia, the retina responding only to bright luminous stimuli. (05 Mar 2000) |
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a state of motor and mental inactivity with a partial suspension of sensibility; "he fell into a deep torpor" listlessness: inactivity resulting from lethargy and lack of vigor or energy
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Torpor is a state of regulated hypothermia in an endotherm lasting just a few hours. Animals that go through torpor include small birds like hummingbirds and some small mammals such as bats. During the active part of their day, these animals maintain normal body temperature and activity levels, but their body temperature drops during a portion of the day (usually night) to conserve energy. ...
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A unique state of half-unconsciousness known as torpor is exhibited by several bird species, the most well-known being the Ruby-Throated Hummingbird. Torpor is intended to keep birds with high, constant energy demands alive during the long dormant period of nighttime sleep. During torpor, hummingbirds make no motions and are not awakened by touch; they sleep, as we humans might say, like a log. Torpor slows down some bodily functions to conserve energy.
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Lethargy, inactivity.
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A stress reaction resulting in lethargy (Morris 1992)
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| torpor | a state of motor and mental inactivity with a partial suspension of sensibility |
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