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TED-Ed: If you're an adult mayfly you'll probably die before the end of this video | Luke M. Jacobus

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For most of the world’s 4,000 mayfly species, adulthood lasts roughly one day. And for some species, it’s only a matter of minutes. This isn’t because they’re all eaten up by predators. Rather, this abridged adulthood is a natural part... For most of the world’s 4,000 mayfly species, adulthood lasts roughly one day. And for some species, it’s only a matter of minutes. This isn’t because they’re all eaten up by predators. Rather, this abridged adulthood is a natural part of their life cycle. So, what role do these bugs play in their ecosystems? Luke M. Jacobus explores the stunningly short life span of the winged insects. [Directed by Denys Spolitak, narrated by Addison Anderson, music by Jarrett Farkas].
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2024
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water, species, food, time, matter, fish, eggs, insects, nature
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