Contrast the life cycle of the plant zea mays with the animal

c. elegans.

The plant zea mays (corn, maize) and the animal c. elegans have totally different life cycles, which is understandable considering the differences between them.

Zea mays life cycle starts with a seed. The seed starts to develop in the ground, make roots, and establish itself in the soil. Than it starts to grow above the surface. As the plant becomes bigger, it starts to produce flowers. The flowers are than pollinated. Once the flowers are pollinated, the seeds start to develop and grow. Once they are done growing, they fall on the ground, and the process continues.

The life cycle of c. elegans starts with the in utero development of the eggs. Than the eggs are laid and they go through the process of ex utero development. After this process is done, they hatch and start feeding. As they feed more and more, they also grow in size, and very quickly become adults.

it would lead to upper respiratory infections and pneumonia.

as the gila monster consumes the eggs or young of the desert cottontail and gambel's quail, thus its main food supply is only accessible for a restricted time duration every year. however, for this, the gila monsters exhibit three adaptations, which elevate their survival rate in the desert condition.  

first, is that they possess huge bodies, and can consume greater concentrations of food during a small period. secondly, they require to feed infrequently as they can accumulate fat in their tails. ultimately, their rate of metabolism is very low, so that they can burn their reservoirs of fat gradually.