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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.
The story "Metamorphosis" by Franz Kafka takes place in the Samsa family's apartment in an unnamed European city.
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.
Metamorphosis.
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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.
Toads reproduce through a process called external fertilization. During the breeding season, males call to attract females, and after mating, the female lays eggs in water, usually in long strings or clusters. The eggs hatch into tadpoles, which undergo metamorphosis, eventually developing into adult toads. This transition can take several weeks to months, depending on environmental conditions.
Take a look at Æsop's fable 'The ant and the cicada.' The ant works hard all summer while the cicada just 'sings' and enjoys itself. Come winter, the cicada has no food and goes to see if she can scrounge some from the ant, The ant replies, 'Well, you danced all summer. Go and sing now...'