an adjective describing the species
I'm pretty sure it's primary growth. I might not have studied this type of biology yet, but secondary growth would definitely not be the answer.<span />
Every species has different timespans. Some butterflies live 6 months, other live 7 years. However, most of their time they are caterpillars or are in a coccoon. Up to 6 years
No.
This is because mutations not only help a species survive in certain conditions, but also allows diversity within a population. For instance, a bug species can develop a mutation to bug spray, allowing it to survive through its prey or killers. Therefore, ultimately benefiting and helping the species.
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