Exploring Mayfly Nymphs | Ancient Aquatic Insects & Pond Life
In today’s video, we dive into the underwater world of the mayfly nymph, one of the most ancient groups of winged insects — close relatives of dragonflies and damselflies. ????????
You’ll learn fascinating facts about mayflies:
Why they spend most of their lives underwater as nymphs
How their delicate gills allow them to breathe in streams and ponds
Their role in the ecosystem as grazers feeding on algae, leaf debris, and fine organic particles
How they eventually transform into short-lived adults that swarm in spring and early summer
Perfect for nature enthusiasts, aquarium hobbyists, and anyone curious about aquatic insects and freshwater ecosystems.
Watch the full 20min video here: https://youtu.be/jmHpRZtsYxs
#mayfly #biology #aquaticinsects
In today’s video, we dive into the underwater world of the mayfly nymph, one of the most ancient groups of winged insects — close relatives of dragonflies and damselflies. ????????
You’ll learn fascinating facts about mayflies:
Why they spend most of their lives underwater as nymphs
How their delicate gills allow them to breathe in streams and ponds
Their role in the ecosystem as grazers feeding on algae, leaf debris, and fine organic particles
How they eventually transform into short-lived adults that swarm in spring and early summer
Perfect for nature enthusiasts, aquarium hobbyists, and anyone curious about aquatic insects and freshwater ecosystems.
Watch the full 20min video here: https://youtu.be/jmHpRZtsYxs
#mayfly #biology #aquaticinsects
- Catégories
- AQUARIUM EAU DOUCE
- Mots-clés
- resurrection bowl, mini ecosystem, pond life
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