Distinguish between the following:
$(a)$ Hibernation and Aestivation
$(b)$ Ectotherms and Endotherms
Distinguish between the following:
$(a)$ Hibernation and Aestivation
$(b)$ Ectotherms and Endotherms
$(a)$ Hibernation and Aestivation
| Hibernation | Aestivatio | ||
| $1.$ | Hibernation is a state of reduced activity in some organisms to escape cold winter conditions. | $1.$ | Aestivation is a state of reduced activity in some organisms to escape desiccation due to heat in summers. |
| $2.$ | Bears and squirrels inhabiting cold regions are examples of animals that hibernate during winters. | $2.$ | Fishes and snails are examples of organisms aestivating during summers. |
$(b)$ Ectotherms and Endotherms
| Ectotherms | Endotherms | ||
| $1.$ | Ectotherms are cold blooded animals. Their temperature varies with their surroundings. | $1.$ | Endotherms are warm blooded animals. They maintain a constant body temperature. |
| $2.$ | Fishes, amphibians, and reptiles are ectothermal animals. | $2.$ | Birds and mammals are endothermal animals. |
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