The Secret Music of Cicadas: An Entomologist’s Guide

The Secret Music of Cicadas: An Entomologist’s Guide Summary Dr. Samuel Ramses, an entomologist with the United States Department of Agriculture, explains the unique anatomy behind the loud and unmistakable sound of cicadas. Their distinct cry is produced by their timbral organ, which is capable of making sounds unlike most insects, and their back end, …

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