Question

Which of the following statements given in the option is correct?

• A. Winter sleep is called hibernation while summer sleep is called aestivation
• B. Summer sleep is called hibernation while winter sleep is called aestivation
• C. Both summer sleep and winter sleep are called hibernation
• D. Both summer sleep and winter sleep are called aestivation

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

In the case of stress, many animals cannot migrate. They can avoid stress by escaping in time. Hibernation is a type of animal dormancy in which animals maintain themselves in an inactive state in winter. Hence, it is also called winter sleep. Aestivation is summer sleep when animals maintain an inactive state in summer. Hence, it is called summer sleep.