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Cryptobiotic

Definition:

Adjective

1. Relating to or pertaining to an organism or biological process that exhibits cryptobiosis.

Examples:

1. The desert is home to a variety of cryptobiotic organisms that can survive in extreme conditions.

2. The cryptobiotic state allows certain organisms to remain dormant for prolonged periods until environmental conditions become favorable.

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