Question

How is diapause different from hibernation?

Answer 1

Diapause - It is suspended growth or delayed growth in embryos of insects, mammals, etc. due to unfavourable environmental conditions.

Hibernation - It is a kind of inactivity and drop in metabolic rate or metabolism to save energy during winter or in cold temperature .In other words hibernation is a very deep sleep . It is displayed by endotherms ( organisms that maintain their body at metabolically favourable temperatures) Eg: Rodents.

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Answer 2

Answer:

Diapause is a stage of suspended development to cope with unfavourable conditions. Many species of Zooplankton and insects exhibit diapause to tide over adverse climatic conditions during their development. Hibernation or winter sleep is a resting stage where in animals escape winters (cold) by hiding themselves in their shelters. They escape the winter season by entering a state of inactivity by slowing their metabolism. The phenomenon of hibernation is exhibited by bats, squirrels, and other rodents.

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