How do cicada eggs survive over a decade? Wouldn’t they be eaten or washed away by then? 470 viewsJanuary 3, 2024 Question89.92K June 8, 2021 0 Comments How do cicada eggs survive over a decade? Wouldn’t they be eaten or washed away by then? In: Biology 1 Answer ActiveNewestOldest Anonymous Posted June 8, 2021 0 Comments The eggs don’t. The eggs are laid on tree branches and hatch after 6 weeks. It is the young cicadas which drop to the ground and burrow, attaching themselves to tree roots, that survive for long periods. Register or Login
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