Under unfavourable conditions many zooplankton species in lakes and ponds enter

Diapause

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Hibernation

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Aestivation

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None of the above

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Solution

The correct option is C Diapause
Under unfavourable conditions many zooplankton species in lakes and ponds enter diapause. It is considered to be a physiological state of dormancy with very specific initiating and inhibiting conditions, resulting into delay in development.
So, the correct option is 'diapause'.

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