Some clams havelifespans far longer than those of human beings.
2011, Felix Hagan, “Just Like All The Rest”, inDawn Breaks, the Monster Wakes...:
What the devil happened to my year? Another little digit on mylifespan, what a bore.
2012 March-April, Anna Lena Phillips, “Sneaky Silk Moths”, inAmerican Scientist[1], volume100, number 2, archived fromthe original on19 February 2013, page172:
Last spring, the periodical cicadas emerged across eastern North America. Their vast numbers and short above-groundlife spans inspired awe and irritation in humans—and made for good meals for birds and small mammals.
Asari Cultural VI: Due to ourlifespan-sometimes reaching 1,000 years of age-we are patient in our decisions, and prefer long-term solutions over short-term gains.
(by extension) The length of time for which something exists or iscurrent,valid, orusable.
2002, Luis M Camarinha-Matos,Collaborative business ecosystems and virtual enterprises:
The virtual enterprise forum developed several "classical" management functions for which resources were available throughout itslifespan.
2021 January 30, “China’s first Hualong One nuclear reactor begins operations”, inAP News[2], archived fromthe original on30 January 2021[3]:
The reactor, located in the city of Fuqing city in China’s southeastern Fujian province, was designed to have a 60-yearlifespan, with its core equipment domestically produced.
