What does periodical cicada mean?
Definitions for periodical cicada
pe·ri·od·i·cal ci·ca·da
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seventeen-year locust, periodical cicada, Magicicada septendecimnoun
North American cicada; appears in great numbers at infrequent intervals because the nymphs take 13 to 17 years to mature
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periodical cicada
A periodical cicada is a type of insect of the Hemiptera order, specifically within the Cicadidae family, that emerges from the ground every 13 or 17 years to shed their nymph exoskeleton and breed. The long developmental period is spent underground feeding on juice from tree roots. They are known for their distinctive sound, produced by the males to attract females. They are primarily found in eastern North America and come out in large numbers simultaneously, in what is called a "brood."
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of periodical cicada in Chaldean Numerology is: 3
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of periodical cicada in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5
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