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General Knowledge · Q15

Environmental Science

Competitive Exams · General Knowledge · question 15

Q15

What is hibernation and aestivation?

A.
Thermal adaptation shown by animals
Answer
B.
wind adaptation shown by animals
C.
adaptation of animals to escape from predators
D.
none

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
Aestivation is summer sleep and during aestivation, animals usually tend to rest in a shady and cool place. They take sleep during the hot hours of daytime.
Hibernation is a winter sleep and in this sleep, an organism tend to pass the time in dormant conditions. They are not active at all. The find a warm place for themselves to protect their body from the surrounding cold environment.