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user
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assistant
I'm learning about the life cycle of salmon. What is the first stage?
user
The first stage of a salmon's life cycle is the egg stage. Female salmon lay their eggs in gravel beds in rivers and streams.
assistant
What happens after the eggs hatch?
user
After the eggs hatch, the salmon enter the alevin stage. During this stage, they have a yolk sac that provides them with nutrients. Once the yolk sac is absorbed, they become fry and start eating small insects and plankton.
assistant
That's interesting. What's the final stage of a salmon's life cycle?
user
The final stage of a salmon's life cycle is the adult stage, also known as the spawning stage. At this point, they return to their birthplace to lay eggs and start the cycle over again.
assistant