Cicada swarmaggedon

2023-11-20 09:44:29

Cicada swarmaggedon




primed

Most of the life cycle of the Magicicada Septendecim is spent underground.  Then at 17 year intervals, these cicadas emerge from the ground, climb deciduous trees, molt into adults, mate, lay eggs, and die.

Why does the 17 year interval help this species survive?

In this activity students learn about the length of a life cycle and why a large prime number makes an excellent survival technique.


Activity Solutions & Supporting Materials
Share this:
Comments (0)
    Display 1 - 10 Of total 0
    Drinks at the Fair
    At the amusement park, our friend, Jason, wa...
    Fine
    TJ Watt was fined for roughing the ...
    Will one roll be enough?
     Students can use the man or the basket as a ...
    I should have invested!
      People who have invested their m...
    Fantastic Beasts - What did it cost to make?
    In 2001, J.K.Rowling (the author of the Harry ...
    Super Bowl Numerals
    Super Bowl numbers are appearin...
    NHL Playoff games can sure last a long time!
    Revised! We're watching another Stanley Cup...
    Clean Close Shave
    Take a look at the infographic.  What do you see? ...
    Effects of new MLB rules
    This year new rules ...