- A Hibernation
- B Aestivation
- C Diapause
- D Migration
Correct answer: C. Diapause
Explanation: Diapause is a stage of suspended development that helps organisms like zooplankton and insects survive unfavourable conditions.
Concept context
How organisms interact with abiotic factors and respond to stress, plus population attributes, growth models, and interspecific interactions such as predation, competition, and mutualism.