Friday trivia: Cicadas can produce a sound that can reach in excess of 120dB. The sound is created by: a) The female cicada, b) The male cicada, c) Both female and male cicadas Answer: b the male cicada Only the male sings as a mating ritual to attract the females and different species have different songs so they dont attract the wrong females. The inside of the male abdomen is substantially hollow to amplify the sound as it resonates at the frequency of the call. Find out more here: abc.net.au/science/articles/2001/02/17/2822486.htm
Posted on: Fri, 17 Jan 2014 01:30:00 +0000
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