• Why do cicadas make us wait 17 years for their grand entrance?

  • Nov 24 2024
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Why do cicadas make us wait 17 years for their grand entrance?

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  • Why do cicadas make us wait 17 years for their grand entrance?

    Turns out, it’s survival by numbers—and a bit of mathematical genius! Cicadas like Magicicada stay underground for prime-numbered cycles, such as 13 or 17 years, to keep predators guessing. Most animals don’t align with these long, odd intervals, so when cicadas finally emerge, they do so in overwhelming swarms. This sheer volume keeps predators from gobbling them all up, ensuring enough cicadas survive to keep the cycle going.

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