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Question
Distinguish between Hibernation and Aestivation
Solution
| Hibernation | Aestivation |
| Hibernation is a state of reduced activity in some organisms to escape cold winter conditions. | Aestivation is a state of reduced activity in some organisms to escape desiccation due to heat in summers |
| Bears and squirrels inhabiting cold regions are examples of animals that hibernate during winters. | Fishes and snails are examples of organisms aestivating during summers. |
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