Definitions
- Referring to a state of inactivity or dormancy during hot and dry seasons. - Describing a period of reduced metabolic activity in animals during the summer months. - Talking about a strategy used by some animals to conserve energy and survive extreme temperatures.
- Referring to a state of inactivity or reduced metabolic activity in plants or animals. - Describing a period of suspended growth or development in organisms. - Talking about a strategy used by some organisms to conserve energy and survive harsh environmental conditions.
List of Similarities
- 1Both refer to a state of reduced metabolic activity.
- 2Both are strategies used by organisms to conserve energy.
- 3Both can be triggered by environmental factors such as temperature or moisture.
- 4Both can be temporary or long-term states.
- 5Both can be observed in a variety of organisms, including plants and animals.
What is the difference?
- 1Trigger: Estivation is triggered by hot and dry conditions, while dormancy can be triggered by a variety of environmental factors.
- 2Duration: Estivation is typically a short-term state, while dormancy can be a long-term state lasting months or even years.
- 3Purpose: Estivation is primarily a survival strategy to avoid extreme temperatures and conserve water, while dormancy can serve various purposes such as conserving energy, avoiding predation, or surviving unfavorable conditions.
- 4Metabolic rate: Estivation involves a lower metabolic rate than normal activity, while dormancy can involve a complete suspension of metabolic activity.
- 5Organisms: Estivation is primarily observed in animals, while dormancy can be observed in both plants and animals.
Remember this!
Estivation and dormancy are both states of reduced metabolic activity used by organisms to conserve energy and survive harsh environmental conditions. However, the difference between estivation and dormancy lies in their triggers, duration, purpose, metabolic rate, and the types of organisms that exhibit them.
