Estivation: Summer Survival Strategies
Students will explore estivation, a state of dormancy similar to hibernation, but occurring in response to hot, dry conditions.
Key Questions
- Compare the purpose of estivation with that of hibernation.
- Explain how animals survive extreme heat and drought through estivation.
- Predict which types of animals are most likely to undergo estivation.
CBSE Learning Outcomes
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