Magicicada Septendecim (Noun)
Meaning
North American cicada; appears in great numbers at infrequent intervals because the nymphs take 13 to 17 years to mature.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The periodic appearance of the Magicicada septendecim has captivated the public with its eerie songs and swarms of red-eyed cicadas.
- Researchers spent years studying the unique life cycle of Magicicada septendecim in the forests of North America.
- A homeowner might see an emergence of Magicicada septendecim in their yard every 17 years, causing an abundance of dead trees.
- Despite the noisy brood of Magicicada septendecim in the trees above, campers managed to sleep soundly.
- As a result of Magicicada septendecim emerging every 13 or 17 years, these North American cicadas develop remarkable synchronized mating patterns.