12th Class Biology Organisms and population

  • question_answer 1)
    How is diapause different from hibernation? 

    Answer:

    Hibernation is the period of dormancy during winter months so is also called winter sleep. It is characterized by greatly reduced metabolic rate and only reserve food is consumed. Diapause is the state of suspended morphological growth and development during summer months so is a special type of aestivation.  


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