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Distinguish between the following: (a) Hibernation and Aestivation (b) Ectotherms and Endotherms

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NCERT Solutions for Class 12 Biology Chapter 13 Organisms and Populations
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Organisms and Populations
NCERT Books for Session 2022-2023
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  1. (a) Hibernation and Aestivation:-
    Hibernation:-
    1. Hibernation is a state of reduced activity in some organisms to escape cold winter conditions.
    2. Bears and squirrels inhabiting cold regions are examples of animals that hibernate during winters.
    Aestivation:-
    1. Aestivation is a state of reduced activity in some organisms to escape desiccation due to heat in summers.
    2. Fishes and snails are examples of organisms aestivating during summers.

    (b) Ectotherms and Endotherms:-
    Ectotherms:-
    1. Ectotherms are cold blooded animals. Their temperature varies with their surroundings.
    2. Fishes, amphibians, and reptiles are ectothermal animals.
    Endotherms:-
    1. Endotherms are warm blooded animals. They maintain a constant body temperature.
    2. Birds and mammals are endothermal animals.

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