What Is the Difference Between Estivation and Hibernation

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Multiple Choice

What is the difference between estivation and hibernation?

• A) Hibernation occurs during the winter, whereas estivation occurs during the summer.
• B) Hibernation refers to mammal torpor, whereas estivation refers to invertebrate torpor.
• C) Estivation is a less extreme form of hibernation.
• D) Estivation is a more extreme form of hibernation.
• E) There is no difference; "hibernation" and "estivation" are synonyms.

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