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Question
Distinguish between the following:
Hibernation and Aestivation
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Solution
| Sr. No. | Hibernation | Aestivation |
| 1. | It is also called winter sleep. | It is also called summer sleep. |
| 2. | 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. |
| 3. | Animals rest in warm places. | Animals rest in cool, shady, and moist places. |
| 4. | It is shown by bears inhabiting cold regions. | It is shown by some fish and snails. |
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