Distinguish between the following: (a) Hibernation and Aestivation (b) Ectotherms and Endotherms
Distinguish between the following:
(a) Hibernation and Aestivation
(b) Ectotherms and Endotherms
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(a) Hibernation and Aestivation
| Hibernation | Aestivation |
| Hibernation is a state of reduced activity in some organisms to escape cold winter conditions | Aestivation is a state of reduced activity in some organisms to escape desiccation due |
| Bears and squirrels inhabiting cold regions are examples of animals that hibernate during winters | Fishes and snails are examples of organisms aestivating during summers. |
(b) Ectotherms and Endotherms
| Ectotherms | Endotherms | |
| Ectotherms are cold blooded animals. Their temperature varies with their surroundings. | Endotherms are warm blooded animals. They maintain a constant body temperature. | |
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Birds and mammals are endothermal animals |
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