Meet The World's Shortest-Lived Animal
By: EjazUlHaqBhat
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The animal in question here is the mayfly that is known for having one of the shortest lifespans of any animal
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Mayflies are aquatic insects that live as nymphs for most of their lives, and then emerge as adults for only a short time
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Mayfly adults typically live for only one day. The female mayfly may live for less than five minutes as an adult
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Mayflies are an important food source for many species of predators, including fish
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Mayfly larvae indicate that the water is clean, unpolluted, and highly oxygenated, according to the International Fund for Animal Welfare
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There are over 3,000 species of mayflies that live in aquatic habitats around the world
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They have long, thin abdomens, large eyes, and wings that are lace-like and translucent
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They can be gray, yellow, or brown in colour with six legs and short antennae
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