lifespan
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A female screwworm fly can lay 200 to 300 eggs at a time and may lay up to 3,000 eggs during her 10 to 30-day lifespan.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026
"You can apply that logic to the overhead systems, it's a much shorter lifespan inside the tunnel hence the requirement for looking at a more resilient, higher-performing design," Perkins added.
From BBC • May 22, 2026
Although women generally live longer than men, scientists say longer lifespan alone does not fully explain the gap.
From Science Daily • May 20, 2026
The vibrant fashion model and journalist could once again expect a normal lifespan.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026
I felt assured of my long lifespan, if nothing else.
From "Insurgent" by Veronica Roth
Vocabulary lists containing lifespan
Space Science (Astronomy) - Introductory
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Space Science (Astronomy) - Middle School
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Space Science (Astronomy) - High School
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