Which of the following survival mechanisms is/are best suited for intense heat and drought?
A) hibernation
B) torpor
C) estivation
D) both hibernation and torpor
E) both torpor and estivation

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Estivation is a survival mechanism in which an animal retreats into a state of dormancy during periods of extreme heat and drought. During estivation, the animal's metabolic rate slows down and its body temperature drops, allowing it to conserve energy and water until conditions become more favorable. Hibernation and torpor are more suited for cold temperatures and food scarcity, respectively.

Which of the Following Survival Mechanisms Is/are Best Suited for Intense