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    What insect emerges from the ground in the billions every seventeen years, and how does it know when to emerge?

    Question #115519. Asked by star_gazer. (Jun 25 10 9:15 AM)


    doublemm

    		I actually came across this fact whilst researching for one of my quizzes - it's the cicada.

    There are several theories as to why this is. This link gives some theories.

    http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=the-17-year-itch

    Jun 25 10, 9:21 AM
    star_gazer

    		Safe to say, it is a current mystery of science as to why the cicada does this.

    Jun 25 10, 9:54 AM
    Deunan

    		To get us to ask questions about why, how, when, what and where.

    Jun 25 10, 11:43 AM
    doublemm

    		Will have to get back to you in a few years, Star :D

    Jun 25 10, 1:58 PM

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