There are two basic life-cycle patterns among animals. Many animals have complex life cycles with two or more very distinct stages; metamorphosis is the usual term for the often-radical changes that ...

Understanding product life cycles helps predict profit timelines and necessary strategies. Effectively managing each stage, from introduction to decline, maximizes profitability. Competitor actions ...

Life cycles consist of births, deaths, and all the milestones in between, but I also wonder, too, about the often small, pivotal moments—the highlights—of these cycles. A mark of independence on my ...