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Distinguish between Hibernation and Aestivation.
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23/12/2021 6:58 pm
Hibernation:
(i) It is winter sleep in which animal passes the winter period in dormant condition.
(ii) The animal rests in a warm place.
(iii) It is of longer duration and lasts for the whole duration of winter.
Aestivation:
(i) It is summer sleep, to escape summer related problems like heat and desiccation.
(ii) Animal rests in a cool/shady and moist place.
(iii) It lasts for hot dry day time as nights are cooler.