Organisms and Populations · Class 12 · CBSE · Science Biology

During unfavorable conditions, many zooplankton species in lakes are known to enter a specific stage of suspended development. What is this phenomeno…

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During unfavorable conditions, many zooplankton species in lakes are known to enter a specific stage of suspended development. What is this phenomenon called?

  1. A.DiapauseCorrect answer
  2. B.Hibernation
  3. C.Aestivation
  4. D.Migration

Solution

Diapause is a stage of suspended development exhibited by many zooplankton species in lakes and ponds during unfavorable environmental conditions.

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