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[-] bakachu@sh.itjust.works 145 points 1 year ago

Only a few insects are known to have the ability to hear of which cicadas are included. However, from Brittanica:

Cicadas are noted for the intensity of sound produced by some species and for the elaborate development of the ears, which are located on the first segment of the abdomen.

Please adjust your torture method accordingly and continue...

[-] BonesOfTheMoon@lemmy.world 43 points 1 year ago

Oh legit point.

[-] NateNate60@lemmy.ml 9 points 1 year ago

This is a classic repost.

[-] Piemanding@sh.itjust.works 8 points 1 year ago

Guess it makes sense that insects that use sounds to attract mates also have ears.

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