SCIENCE
HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY ANATOMY
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Question
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Diurnal
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Nocturnal
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Seasonal
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None of these
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Detailed explanation-1: -These are called diurnal. E.g., butterflies, sparrow, cow, pigeon, etc. Some animals which are active at night are called nocturnal e.g., owl, bat, cockroach, etc.
Detailed explanation-2: -Animals that are diurnal are usually awake and active during the day. Nocturnal animals are usually awake and active during the night. Some animals can be both!
Detailed explanation-3: -An animal could be diurnal for a number of reasons. One of them is to avoid predators at night, or if their environment allows them a better chance of survival when they hunt during the day.
Detailed explanation-4: -Animals which are active during night and sleep during the day are called nocturnals. E.g., cats, rats, bats, owls, etc.
Detailed explanation-5: -Diurnal animals, including squirrels and songbirds, are active during the daytime. Crepuscular species, such as rabbits, skunks, tigers and hyenas, are often erroneously referred to as nocturnal. Cathemeral species, such as fossas and lions, are active both in the day and at night.