Metabolism and adverse conditions Flashcards
1
Q
What happens in dormancy
A
Decrease in metabolic rate, heart rate, breathing rate and body temperature to save energy
2
Q
What is the term for mammals surviving low temperatures
A
Hibernation
3
Q
What is the term for mammals surviving high temperatures
A
Aestivation
4
Q
What is daily torpor
A
A period of time where activity is reduced with animals that have high metabolic rates.
5
Q
How can adverse conditions be avoided
A
Migration
