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JAMB Biology 1994 Question 49

Question 49

Adaptation

A phenomenon by which an animal goes into a state of dormancy during the dry season is called

  1. A.hibernation
  2. B.aestivation
  3. C.incubation
  4. D.deactivation.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (aestivation)

Explanation

Aestivation is a resting state some animals (e.g. lungfish, snails) enter to survive heat and drought. Hibernation is the winter (cold) equivalent.