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How do Triops survive when their ponds dry up?

April 26, 2017dry ponds survive Triops

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How do Triops survive when their ponds dry up?

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Although the adult Triops die during droughts, the embryos survive by entering a state of suspended animation or diapause (DYE-uh-pawse). The embryos remain in diapause until the rains return and fill up the temporary ponds once again, making it safe for them to hatch.