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Distinguish between Hibernation and Aestivation.
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Difference between Hibernation and Aestivation :
| Hibernation | Aestivation |
|---|---|
| Hibernation is a state of reduced metabolic activity and lowered body temperature that animals enter during winter (winter sleep) or periods of food scarcity. | Aestivation is a state of dormancy that animals enter during hot and dry seasons (summer sleep), typically in response to extreme heat or drought. |
| The main purpose of hibernation is to conserve energy and survive unfavorable conditions. | The main purpose of aestivation is to avoid excessive water loss and survive in arid environments. |
| Animals that hibernate experience a significant drop in metabolic rate, heart rate, and body temperature. | Animals undergoing aestivation also reduce their metabolic rate and activity, but the reduction is not as extreme as in hibernation. |
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