6 Animals With The Shortest Lifespan In The World

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Olivia Sarkar
Apr 29, 2024

Mayfly

Adults have a brief lifespan and primarily focus on reproduction; short-lived individuals survive for a few hours to several days.

Housefly

Has a brief life cycle, lasting only a few weeks and involving numerous generations.

Worker bees

Short-lived, barely a few weeks; essential for hive tasks like cleaning, caring for young, and foraging.

Mosquito

It can live for several weeks, and blood is its food source when it is time to lay eggs.

Dragonfly

Swift and stealthy flyers close to the water; the adult stage endures for several weeks.

Fruit flies

Considering how short their lives are, they are frequently used in genetic research.

Gastrotrich

Hours to days are the length of life for this microscopic aquatic organism.

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