Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Biology

Chapter

Organisms and Populations

Question:
Under unfavourable conditions many zooplankton species in lakes and ponds are known to enter in which stage of suspended development?
Options:
Hibernation
Aestivation
Diapause
None of these.
Correct Answer:
Diapause
Explanation:
Under unfavourable conditions many zooplankton species in lakes and ponds are known to enter diapause( reduction of metabolic activity) ,a stage of suspended development.