Question

Write the differences between aestivation and hibernation.​

Answer 1

Answer:

Hibernation or “winter sleep” is the state of inactivity or low metabolic process performed by the animals during winters. Aestivation or “summer sleep”, on the other hand, is the low metabolic process by the animals during summers.

Answer 2

Answer:

Hibernation

1)Also known as “winter sleep”.  

2)Longer duration.

3)Animals look for a warm place to sleep.

4) It prevents any internal body damage due to low temperatures. 5) Hibernation takes place in warm and cold-blooded animals like bats, mammals, birds, etc.

Aestivation

1)Also known as “summer sleep”.

2)Short duration.

3)Animals look for a moist, cool and shady place to sleep.

4)It prevents excessive water loss and internal body damage due to high temperatures.

5)Aestivation takes place in cold-blooded animals like snails, earthworms, frogs, etc.