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Question
Distinguish between the following:
Hibernation and Aestivation
Solution
| Hibernation | Aestivation | |
| i. | It is also called winter sleep. | It is also called summer sleep. |
| ii. | It is a state of reduced activity in some organisms to escape cold winter conditions. | It is a state of reduced activity in some organisms to escape desiccation due to heat in summer. |
| iii. | Animals rest in warm places. | Animals rest in cool, shady, and moist places. |
| iv. | It is shown by bears inhabiting cold regions. |
It is shown by some fish and snails. |
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