Diapause is Important for Antarctic Fur Seals Because

Question

Diapause is important for Antarctic fur seals because
A) it helps control the number of young being produced in a population.
B) it ensures young are born during the warmest time of year.
C) it allows more than one reproductive event to occur per year.
D) it allows only one reproductive event to occur per year.

Accepted Answer

Diapause in Antarctic fur seals ensures that the timing of birth coincides with the warmest time of the year, which is crucial for the survival of the young in the harsh Antarctic environment.