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

Mayflies engage in a brief reproductive flight over freshwater bodies, with some species living only minutes as adults. They lack functional mouths and digestive systems, allowing more space for egg storage. Mayflies can reproduce through mating swarms or parthenogenesis. Their lifecycle includes a lengthy aquatic nymph stage, where they adapt to various habitats. Mayflies play crucial roles in ecosystems and are sensitive to water pollution, serving as indicators of environmental health.

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