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Which shelled animal can enter a dormant state called aestivation when conditions become too dry?
The answer
Garden snail
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Garden snails can become dormant when conditions are too dry. This state is called aestivation, and it helps them conserve water. It is different from ordinary sleep; cold conditions can trigger another dormant state called hibernation.
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