We compared the physiology of non-aestivation group and aestivation group of A. japonicus during the aestivation period.
The antioxidant and metabolic enzyme activities were both higher in non-aestivation group than those in aestivation group.
Non-aestivation group had a greater variety of metabolites than those in aestivation group of A. japonicus.
Non-aestivation group had stronger thermostable performance than aestivation group of A. japonicus.