Question

An animal active during dawn and dusk is called

• A. Auroral
• B. Vesperal
• C. Crepuscular
• D. Diurnal

Answer 1

The correct option is C Crepuscular

1. Diurnal animals: Animals which remain active during day. Examples: Most birds, most mammals, butterflies

2. Nocturnal animals: Animals which are active during night. Examples: Owl, Bat, Cockroach, foxes, badgers, snails and hedgehogs.

3. Auroral animals : Animals which remain active at dawn (early hours of the day). Examples: Bubalcus.

4. Vesperal animals : Animals which remain active during dusk (late hours of day). Examples : Rabbit.

5. Crepuscular animals : Animals which are active primarily during twilight (that is, the periods of dawn and dusk). Examples : Lion, American cockwood.

So, the correct option is 'Crepuscular'.