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It's weirder than I thought. How cicadas make noise (in ultra slow motion).

Posted by cfabbro
Tags: ethology, zoology, entomology, insects, cicadas, singing, anatomy, tymbals, exoskeletons, resonance, resonance chambers, photography.macro, photography.high speed, author.destin sandlin, videos, smartereveryday
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TWc48iVC8u8

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Authors
SmarterEveryDay
Duration
23:14
Published
Jun 2 2024

2 comments

  1. cfabbro
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    To skip right to the high-speed photography part: #t=13m42s

    To skip right to the high-speed photography part: #t=13m42s

    7 votes
  2. C-Cab
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    I don't really have anything insightful to say beyond that insects are amazing. This is a bit of a heavy read and not recommended for the layperson, but if you want to learn about the physiology...

    I don't really have anything insightful to say beyond that insects are amazing. This is a bit of a heavy read and not recommended for the layperson, but if you want to learn about the physiology of insects and get your mind blown I highly recommend "The Insects: Structure and Function".

    4 votes