
Cicada Double Brood Swarm
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Double Brood Swarm of Cicadas
This chapter explores the rare occurrence of a double brood swarm of cicadas, where both the 13 and 17 year swarms are happening simultaneously. It discusses the concept of periodic cicadas and their life cycle, distinguishing them from annual cicadas. The chapter also proposes hypotheses on why periodic cicadas emerge in massive swarms and explores the significance of prime numbers in their life cycles.
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