MCQ
A long winter sleep of animals is called:
  • A
    Cold sleep
  • B
    Aestivation
  • Hibernation
  • D
    Deep sleep

Answer

Correct option: C.
Hibernation
Hibernation is a state of minimal activity and metabolic depression. Hibernation is a seasonal heterothermy characterized by low body $-$ temperature, slow breathing and heart$-$rate, and low metabolic rate.

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