For semester exam preparation, consider this situation: a rotifer population increases rapidly when females produce eggs without fertilization. The correct conclusion is:

Correct Answer: B

parthenogenesis

Many rotifers reproduce by parthenogenesis, where females produce offspring from unfertilized eggs. This allows rapid population growth in favorable aquatic habitats. This MCQ belongs to the Rotifera topic in Animal Diversity-I and is written to test concept understanding rather than memorized wording.