Question

Animals that are active at night are called

• A. Diurnal animals
• B. Nocturnal animals
• C. Aquatic animals
• D. Terrestrial animals

Answer 1

The correct option is B

Nocturnal animals

The correct option is B.

Explanation of the correct option:

1. There are many animals which cannot stand intense light.
2. They are active at night and sleep during the day.
3. Nocturnal animals develop heightened senses due to their activity in the dark.

Explanation of the incorrect options:

Option A:

1. Diurnal animals are active during the day as they can tolerate bright light.
2. Most of the animals around us are diurnal animals.

Option C:

Aquatic animals are animals that lives in water for most or all its lifetime.

Option D:

Terrestrial animals are animals that lives on land for most or all its lifetime.

Final answer: Animals that are active at night are called nocturnal animals.