Genus Magicicada (Noun)
Meaning
Seventeen-year locust.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The genus Magicicada, commonly known as the seventeen-year locust, has its distinct songs and behaviors that distinguish the different species within it.
- Entomologists study the genus Magicicada due to the unique life cycle of these insects, spending seventeen years underground before emerging.
- There are four species in the genus Magicicada, specifically Periodical Cicadas that have unique characteristics that distinguish them from other cicadas.
- The emergence of the genus Magicicada can be periodic, with Brood X typically being one of the most frequent and largest emergences of these particular insects.
- Researchers track the emergence patterns of the genus Magicicada in North America, providing insight into their behavior, habits, and growth.