To avoid the unfavourable conditions, the zooplanktons enter into : |
Migration Hibernation Diapause Aestivation |
Diapause |
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. |