The diagram shows the life cycle of a dragonfly. The adult stage occurs out of water, and the fertilized egg and nymph stages occur in water. Which two effects might a drought have on the life cycle of a dragonfly?

A. Extra-large nymphs from overeating

B. Fewer surviving nymphs, because of dried-out eggs

C. A population explosion from too many nymphs

D. A lack of food for developing nymphs

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Tyree Hicks

Biology

26 March, 07:18

The diagram shows the life cycle of a dragonfly. The adult stage occurs out of water, and the fertilized egg and nymph stages occur in water. Which two effects might a drought have on the life cycle of a dragonfly?

A. Extra-large nymphs from overeating

B. Fewer surviving nymphs, because of dried-out eggs

C. A population explosion from too many nymphs

D. A lack of food for developing nymphs

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Velasquez · Answer 1

Answer: B. Fewer surviving nymphs, because of dried-out eggs

Explanation: In order for the eggs to hatch there needs to be water so if there is no water, or very little water, there will be less eggs.