Crepuscular
- Pronunciation
- /kri-PUH-skuh-lur/
- Category
- Behavior
- Singular
- crepuscular
- Plural
- crepusculars
Definition
Active during twilight, which includes both dawn and dusk.
Etymology
From Latin 'crepusculum', meaning 'twilight'.
Example
Many of mosquitoes exhibit crepuscular activity, being most active during early morning and late evening hours.
Synonyms
- Twilight-active
Related Terms
Usage Notes
Crepuscular activity is often an to avoid the extreme temperatures of midday and to evade that are active during full daylight or nighttime.