What is diapause and what is its significance?
(N/A) Diapause is a stage of suspended development in certain organisms,particularly many zooplankton species in lakes and ponds,which occurs under unfavourable environmental conditions.
Its significance is that it enables these animals to survive and escape from harsh or unfavourable environmental situations until conditions become suitable again.
Its significance is that it enables these animals to survive and escape from harsh or unfavourable environmental situations until conditions become suitable again.
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