Diapause hormone
- Pronunciation
- /di-AW-paws hor-MOHN/
- Category
- Physiology
- Singular
- Diapause hormone
- Plural
- Diapause hormones
Definition
A hormone that plays a role in regulating diapause, a state of arrested development in insects.
Etymology
Example
The presence or absence of diapause hormone can determine whether an insect enters diapause.
Related Terms
- Diapause
- Endocrine system
Usage Notes
The specific mechanisms by which diapause hormones regulate diapause are not fully understood.