die Dauereier
Translation
resting eggs, dormant eggs, winter eggs
Examples
Wasserflöhe bilden Dauereier zur Überwinterung.
Water fleas form resting eggs for hibernation.
Grammar Patterns
to form/lay resting eggs ((Dauereier bilden/legen)) Some crustaceans lay resting eggs.
Similar Words
Wintereier (winter eggs), Ruheeier (resting eggs)
Etymology
Composed of 'Dauer' (duration) and 'Eier' (eggs). Literally, 'duration eggs'.
Memory Tips
Imagine 'durable eggs' designed to endure long periods of inactivity or cold.