Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Biology

Chapter

Organisms and Populations

Question:

Under unfavourable conditions, many zooplanktons opt for :

Options:

Hibernation

Aestivation

Diapause

Migration

Correct Answer:

Diapause

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (3) → Diapause

In animals, the organism, if unable to migrate, might avoid the stress by escaping in time. The familiar case of bears going into hibernation during winter is an example of escape in time. Some snails and fish go into aestivation to avoid summer–related problems-heat and dessication. Under unfavourable conditions many zooplankton species in lakes and ponds are known to enter diapause, a stage of suspended development.