Roundworm (C. elegans) lifespan and age in human years
Average lifespan about 21 days
Roundworm (C. elegans) live about 21 days on average. Below is a chart converting Roundworm (C. elegans) age into human years, plus a calculator.
How old in human years?
Age
Roundworm (C. elegans) age chart in human years
Shaded rows are equivalent to human age 60+.
| Roundworm (C. elegans) | Human age | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 2 days | 12 | Child |
| 4 days | 22 | Adult |
| 6 days | 29 | Adult |
| 8 days | 36 | Adult |
| 10 days | 44 | Middle age |
| 12 days | 51 | Middle age |
| 14 days | 58 | Middle age |
| 16 days | 65 | Senior |
| 18 days | 73 | Senior |
| 20 days | 80 | Elderly |
| 22 days | 87 | Elderly |
| 24 days | 94 | Elderly |
| 26 days | 101 | Elderly |
| 28 days | 109 | Elderly |
Roundworm (C. elegans) profile
| Classification | Chromadorea > Rhabditida > Rhabditidae |
|---|---|
| Scientific name | Caenorhabditis elegans |
| Age of maturity | 3 days |
| Longest recorded | 2 months (captivity) |
Sources
How we convert ages: method.
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