The period of inactivity seen in some animals during long period of heat or drought is
Correct Option:
B
Aestivation or æstivation is a state of animal dormancy, similar to hibernation.
Aestivation is characterized by inactivity and a lowered metabolic rate, that is entered in response to high temperatures and arid conditions.[1] It takes place during times of heat and dryness, the hot dry season, which are often the summer months.