Small squaregilled mayflies
Scientific name: Caenidae
Small squaregilled mayflies
Scientific name: Caenidae
Description
Despite their unassuming presence, the Caenidae family of mayflies represents a fascinating evolutionary narrative. Renowned for their incredibly brief adult lifespan, these delicate insects are endowed with a lifecycle that has both captivated and puzzled scientists. The adult Caenidae, often mistaken for mere hours-long visitors of our planet, actually spend up to a year in their aquatic baby phase. Remarkably, Caenidae are indicators of water quality, serving as a natural barometer for environmental health.
Species of Small squaregilled mayflies
Scientific Classification
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