Question

Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?

• A. Aestivation is summer sleep
• B. Aestivation is winter sleep
• C. Hibernation is winter sleep
• D. Hibernation is summer sleep

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (C)

The correct options are
A Aestivation is summer sleep
C Hibernation is winter sleep

$\bullet$ Aestivation: Aestivation is summer sleep, during which an organism tends to pass the time in dormant conditions. During this, the rate of metabolic activities of the organism slows down and the animal is nearly in an unconsious state. Various animals such as frogs, earthworms, snails, crocodiles, lizards, tortoise undergo aestivation.
$\bullet$ Hibernation: Hibernation is similar to aestivation but it is dormancy during winter. They find a warm place for themselves to protect their body from the surrounding cold environment. Various animals such as frogs, birds, polar bear, small insects, bats, mouse undergo hibernation.