Definitions
- Referring to a state of inactivity or rest in plants during the winter season. - Describing a period of reduced activity or growth in animals during unfavorable environmental conditions. - Talking about a state of suspended development or growth in organisms, such as seeds or embryos.
- Referring to a state of reduced metabolic activity and lowered body temperature in animals during the winter season. - Describing a period of inactivity or sleep in animals to conserve energy during food scarcity or extreme weather conditions. - Talking about a survival strategy used by some animals to cope with harsh environmental conditions.
List of Similarities
- 1Both refer to a state of reduced activity or rest in organisms.
- 2Both can be triggered by unfavorable environmental conditions.
- 3Both are survival strategies used by organisms to cope with harsh conditions.
- 4Both involve a decrease in metabolic rate and energy consumption.
- 5Both can be temporary or seasonal.
What is the difference?
- 1Organisms: Dormancy is observed in plants and some animals, while hibernation is specific to certain animals.
- 2Duration: Dormancy can last for an indefinite period, while hibernation is a temporary state that lasts for a specific period.
- 3Metabolic rate: Dormancy involves a decrease in metabolic rate, while hibernation involves a significant decrease in metabolic rate.
- 4Temperature: Dormancy does not involve a significant change in body temperature, while hibernation involves a lowered body temperature.
- 5Purpose: Dormancy is a response to unfavorable conditions, while hibernation is a survival strategy to conserve energy during food scarcity or extreme weather conditions.
Remember this!
Dormancy and hibernation are both states of reduced activity or rest in organisms triggered by unfavorable environmental conditions. However, dormancy is observed in plants and some animals and involves a decrease in metabolic rate without a significant change in body temperature. On the other hand, hibernation is specific to certain animals and involves a significant decrease in metabolic rate and lowered body temperature as a survival strategy to conserve energy during food scarcity or extreme weather conditions.
