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They fist mate above water and then the female goes under water and lays an egg. then the larva hatches and hunts fish. When it is then old enough it then climbs out of the water and pupates (like a caterpillar crysalis) and in about a month (bipedy bopedy boop) you have a dragonfly
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoAfter mating, female dragonflies lay dozens or hundreds of eggs. Different species place them in different places in or near freshwater. Some put them in the water, some in plants over the water, some in mud or algae at the edge of the water.
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∙ 12y agoAs with seahorses, the male leafy seadragon cares for the eggs. The female produces up to 250 bright pink eggs, then deposits them on to the male's tail via a long tube. The eggs then attach themselves to a brood patch, which supplies them with oxygen. It takes a total of nine weeks for the eggs to begin to hatch, depending on water conditions. The eggs turn a ripe purple or orange over this period, after which the male pumps its tail until the infants emerge, a process which takes place over 24-48 hours. The male aids in the babies hatching by shaking his tail, and rubbing it against seaweed and rocks. Once born, the infant seadragon is completely independent, eating small zooplankton until large enough to hunt mysids. Only about 5% of the eggs survive. Leafy seadragons take about 28 months to reach sexual maturity.[6]
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∙ 15y agoasexual reproduction asexual reproduction
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Do dragonflies pollinate plants?
no dragonflies do not take pollen
How do dragonflies behave around other dragonflies?
Dragonflies' behavior towards other dragonflies varies with the species and with circumstances. Dragonflies may act territorial or they may wander freely yet act aggressively towards others wherever they meet. They sometimes eat each other.
Why did dragonflies evolve to have long abdomens?
Dragonflies have a potential problem of overheating while in flight. To avoid this problem dragonflies circulate their blood through their abdomens. The long, narrow shape allows the blood to cool faster.
Why aren't dragonflies included with cats as carnivores?
Dragonflies do not eat meat, as they only use flowers as their main food type.
Are dragonflies an example of a heterotroph?
Yes .
Where do dragonflies reproduce?
They reproduce in the water.
When do dragonflies reproduce?
When they are at their adult stage.
Do emperor dragonflies reproduce asexually or sexually?
Emperor Dragonfly is a large sized specie of family Aeshnidae, It is found in Europe and nearby areas of Africa and Asia. It is known to reproduce sexually. The female lays eggs in plants.
Do dragonflies eat other dragonflies?
yes
How does biodiversity depend on a speces ability to reproduce?
Well the ecosystem requires a precise and delicate balance to keep it in check. Let's say we're talking about a pond ecosystem. You have fish, frogs, crayfish, dragonflies, and other water insects. If the dragonflies didn't reproduce fast enough, there wouldn't be enough for even the fish, so birds that might migrate wouldn't want to go to the pond. But dragonflies do, so birds are attracted to the area. More birds draws other birds, maybe a bobcat or two. If species take a long time to reproduce and only have a small amount of offspring, then they'll likely go extinct, especially with humans.
Are dragonflies invertebrates or vertebrates?
Dragonflies are invertebrates
Who were the ancestors of dragonflies?
The ancestors to the dragonflies was the Protondonata. These were the 1st winged insects on Earth and the earliest form of dragonflies.
How do dragonflies raise their young?
they reproduce by an egg hatching from under water and then they come alive
Do dragons make dragonflies?
Dragonflies are real but dragons are not.
Does a dragonflies eat?
No dragonflies eat bugs and mosquitoes.
What is the word for a lot of dragonflies together?
A swarm of dragonflies.
Do dragonflies pollinate plants?
no dragonflies do not take pollen
