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Post-UTME Biology 2014 Objective — Question 3

Question 3 of 10 from the Post-UTME Screening (Post-UTME) Biology 2014 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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Physiological adaptation to dry conditions in animals is called

  • A. hibernation
  • B. aestivationCorrect
  • C. rejuvenation
  • D. xeromorphism

Explanation

Aestivation is a dormant state some animals enter to survive hot, dry conditions. (No printed answer key for this session; answer worked out independently.)

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