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  • Periodical cicada
    periodical cicada
    / Life cycle

    …gather in what are called chorus centers, where the males “sing” per their mating ritual. This chorus has been recorded to last anywhere from one to six days, and the iconic relentless screaming songs vary slightly among species. Males produce their calls by use of tymbals, sound-producing organs located in…

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    …gather in what are called chorus centers, where the males “sing” per their mating ritual. This chorus has been recorded to last anywhere from one to six days, and the iconic relentless screaming songs vary slightly among species. Males produce their calls by use of tymbals, sound-producing organs located in…

    Read More