What is hibernation and aestivation________?
Correct answer: A. Thermal adaptation shown by animals
- A. Thermal adaptation shown by animals
- B. wind adaptation shown by animals
- C. adaptation of animals to escape from predators
- D. none of the above
Explanation
Hibernation and aestivation are thermal adaptations in which animals reduce activity and metabolism during very cold or very hot conditions, respectively. Students may choose c because these states can also reduce exposure to danger, but escaping predators is not their defining function.
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