Question on: JAMB Biology - 2019
The period of inactivity seen in some animals during long period of heat or drought is
A
Migration
B
Aestivation
C
Hibernation
D
Adaptation
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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.
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