Cicada Chronicles: Love, Life, and Fungus
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Emma Peterson
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Biology, Science
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7th - 12th Grade
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Hard
19:18
10 questions
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1.
Multiple Choice
What is the primary purpose of the male cicada's loud song?
To scare away predators
To attract a mate
To signal danger
To communicate with other males
2.
Multiple Choice
How often do periodical cicadas emerge?
Every year
Every 5 years
Every 20 years
Every 13 or 17 years
3.
Multiple Choice
What makes Brood X particularly notable?
It is the largest 17-year brood
It emerges every 5 years
It only appears in Europe
It is the smallest brood
4.
Multiple Choice
What unusual behavior is caused by the parasitic fungus in cicadas?
They become hyperactive and spread spores
They stop mating
They become lethargic
They dig deeper underground
5.
Multiple Choice
What chemical compound is found in the fungus affecting periodical cicadas?
Serotonin
Caffeine
Cathinone
Nicotine
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