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Biology Organisms and Populations Organism and its Enviornment Single Correct MCQ
Published on: August 12, 2026

Snails and fish undergo aestivation to avoid summer related problems of heat and __________

A
Hygroscopicity
B
Desiccation
C
Efflorescence
D
Starvation

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B

Aestivation is a state of summer dormancy used to survive high temperature and water loss.

Snails and fish undergo aestivation to avoid desiccation during hot and dry conditions.

This helps conserve moisture and energy.

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