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Is there a relationship between the size of an organism and its life span ? Give two examples support of your answer.

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There is no relationship between the size and life span of an organisms. e.g.,
(i) The mango tree has a shorter life span as compared to a peepal tree though both are of the same size.
(ii) The size of crow and parrot is almost same but the life span is 15 years and 150 years respectively.
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