7 Incredibly Short Living Animals

Mayfly, 24 hours

Mayfly is by far considered as the shortest living animals on earth, which have a lifespan of just 24 hours. The insect belongs to the category under aquatic animals that includes even dragonfly and damselflies. Mayfly’s immature form of life is produced in the aquatic areas in almost completely clean freshwater. Basically, they are recognized as “nymphs”. There are about 3000 species under Mayfly, and the lifespan of each can just vary between 30 minutes and one day. Very shocking to know that the insect doesn’t consist of mouthparts and the primary intent of life being is for reproduction. Further, Dolania Americana is by far considered as the shortest living species under mayflies with just five minutes of lifespan.