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A prolonged inactive state of animals during hot and dry seasons is called .

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aestivation

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hibernation

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dormancy

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The correct option is A aestivation
During hot and dry seasons, animals go into a prolonged state of unconsciousness called aestivation. During aestivation, animals show factors like less breathing, decrease in body temperature and reduced heart rate. Animals like frog, crocodiles and salamanders undergo aestivation.

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