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Why do bugs swarm over water?

Luke M. Jacobus · TED

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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 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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Institution
TED
Department
TED-Ed
Speaker
Luke M. Jacobus
Year
2024
Level
For everyone
Language
English
Subjects
Biology, Teaching and learning
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TED
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CC BY-NC-ND 4.0, as TED states it. Non-commercial use only, and no changed versions. TED's terms
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