Which of the following is called as aestivation?

Sleeping in winter

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Sleeping in summer

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Sleeping in Autumn

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None of the above

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Solution

The correct option is B Sleeping in summer
Aestivation is a state of prolonged sleep during summer, exhibited by certain animals in response to high temperature and arid conditions. Example - frogs and toads, bees, salamander, etc.
So the correct option is B.

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