During Summer Snails Undergo?

Snails undergo a metabolic depression called aestivation during the summer months in order to avoid desiccation.

Why do snails undergo aestivation?

Snails undergo aestivation if they are unable to migrate in order to avoid stressful contition. Some organisms such as snails and fishes to avoid to heat of summer go into aestivation.

Do snails undergo hibernation?

Hibernation takes place in warm and cold-blooded animals like bats, mammals, birds, etc. Aestivation takes place in cold-blooded animals like snails, earthworms, frogs, etc.

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