it takes about 17 years.
Tadpoles can take anywhere from a few weeks to several months to absorb their tails, depending on the species and environmental conditions. As they undergo metamorphosis into frogs, the tail gradually shrinks and is reabsorbed into their bodies to provide energy and nutrients. This process is part of their transition from aquatic to terrestrial life.
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Swallowtail caterpillars typically take about 10 days to 2 weeks to emerge from their chrysalis, depending on the species and environmental conditions such as temperature and humidity. Once they enter the pupal stage, they undergo metamorphosis, transforming into butterflies. Factors like climate can influence the exact duration of this process.
Ladybugs typically live for about 1-2 years. The metamorphosis process for a ladybug takes about 2-3 weeks, starting as an egg, then larva, pupa, and finally an adult ladybug.
The time for eggs to hatch varies among species, as does the time for the hatched tadpole to complete metamorphosis into an adult frog.
"metamorphosis" is the word.
Cicada eggs take between six and ten weeks to hatch. The eggs are laid in slots which the female carves into twigs with her ovipositor. After hatching, the nymph fall to the ground where they burrow down 15-45 cm underground. Depending on the species, cicadas may spend from 2 to 17 years as nymphs underground, but contrary to what some may believe, this is not how long the actual eggs take to hatch.
The story "Metamorphosis" by Franz Kafka takes place in the Samsa family's apartment in an unnamed European city.
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Metamorphosis primarily refers to the biological process where certain animals, such as insects and amphibians, undergo significant physical changes in form and structure as they develop from one life stage to another. For example, in butterflies, metamorphosis occurs in stages: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa (chrysalis), and adult. This transformation takes place in various environments depending on the species, such as in soil, water, or within protective structures like cocoons. In the broader context, the term can also refer to significant changes in other areas, such as literature or art.
A common American toad typically takes about 2 to 3 years to reach adulthood. After hatching from eggs, the tadpoles undergo metamorphosis, which can take several weeks to a few months, depending on environmental conditions. Once they transform into toadlets, they continue to grow and mature into adults over the following years. Factors such as temperature, food availability, and habitat can influence their development time.