An agave, or century plant, grows slowly for up to 20 years years, then sends up a large flowering stalk, produces seeds, and dies, exhibiting
big-bang
reproduction.
Some animals also spend many years to reach reproductive age, spawn, and
die.
An agave, or century plant, grows slowly for up to 20 years years,
then sends up a large flowering stalk, produces seeds, and dies, exhibiting big-bang reproduction.