Accidental cooperation of cicadas emerging out of the ground at the same time allows this insect a unique advantage. Some species arrive every spring, like those in the Sonoran Desert, but others emerge on a ‘prime’ cycle every 13 or 17 years. Can you imagine sleeping underground for that long? No, neither can I, but it may be advantageous for this insect’s survival as they are eaten by just about every animal, including humans.
(Cicada emerging from protective shell into a winged adult. Photo courtesy of Pixabay)
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