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How is diapause different from hibernation?

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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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Knowledge Check

  • Diapause is

    A
    stage of development
    B
    stage of suspended development
    C
    stage of delayed morophology
    D
    rapid development stage
  • Hibernation is

    A
    winter sleep under ground
    B
    summer sleep under ground
    C
    spring sleep under the water
    D
    winter sleep under the water
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