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Laying a great number of eggs helps to ensure that the species will survive.
Many organisms lay a large number of eggs because many of the eggs will get eaten, squashed etc. Many will hatch but then some of the young will get killed/eaten some will grow to adults and reproduce.
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How many eggs do butterflies lay?
How many eggs a female butterfly lays can vary slightly by species. On average a female butterfly lays 100 eggs at one time.
How many babies does a butterfly have at a time?
Most butterflies lay their eggs one at a time, although some species may lay multiple eggs in a cluster. Each egg hatches into a single larva, which later transforms into a butterfly. So, a butterfly typically has one baby at a time.
How many babies do butterflies have?
The average butterfly lays several hundred eggs. The number that hatch into larva depends on the conditions in which the eggs are laid.
How many eggs can the Blue Morpho Butterfly have at a time?
A monarch butterfly can actually lay up to several hundred eggs.
What is the owl butterfly habitat?
Owl butterflies are native to Central and South America, where they inhabit tropical rainforests and cloud forests. They are often found in areas with dense vegetation, near rivers or streams, where they can find their host plants for laying eggs and food sources like rotting fruits and tree sap. They prefer humid and warm environments.
How many eggs do caterpillar's lay?
No, only the adult (moth or butterfly) is sexually mature and can lay eggs.---------------------------------------------------------------------A caterpillar does not lay eggs. A caterpillar is the juvenile of an insect like a butterfly or moth that when mature will lay eggs.---------------------------------------------------------------------
How many eggs can a owl butterfly lay?
40,00000
How many egg will the butterfly lay?
700 eggs
Are reptiles laying eggs?
There are many egg laying reptiles. This includes snakes, turtles and many others. Egg laying reptiles only lay their eggs during certain times of the year.
How many weeks old is a chicken when they start laying eggs?
usually about 18-20 weeks old before they actually begin laying eggs. -<3-
How many eggs do butterflies lay?
How many eggs a female butterfly lays can vary slightly by species. On average a female butterfly lays 100 eggs at one time.
How many eggs does a swallowtail butterfly lay?
100 eggs every year
Does all butterflies lay their eggs in scattered bunches?
No, each species has its specific method/pattern of laying eggs. Some lay eggs singly, some in clusters, some in pyramids, others in stacks ... there are many patterns of laying eggs.
How laying eggs each time help frogs in their survival?
Laying eggs in large quantities increases the likelihood that some will survive predation, as many eggs are eaten by predators. This reproductive strategy ensures that enough offspring reach maturity despite high mortality rates. Additionally, laying eggs in various environments allows for adaptability to changing conditions, increasing the chances of species survival. Overall, this method enhances genetic diversity and population resilience.
Define the group for egg laying creatures?
Tetrapod's are the group of animals that lay eggs. Animals have been laying eggs for a long time. Snails, fish, and many other animals lay eggs from which their young hatch.
Some female butterflies lay their eggs in clusters if one kind of butterfly lays 12 eggs at a time and another kind lays 18 eggs at a time how many eggs would 8 of each kind of butterfly lay?
96 and 144
How many babies does a butterfly have at a time?
Most butterflies lay their eggs one at a time, although some species may lay multiple eggs in a cluster. Each egg hatches into a single larva, which later transforms into a butterfly. So, a butterfly typically has one baby at a time.
