alleryStart learning →What name is given to the winter dormancy seen in many invertebrates like insects?
AMetamorphosis
BHibernal
CMigration
DDiapause
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Diapause
Metabolic suppression and dormancy in many invertebrates is referred to as diapause.
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