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Trillions of periodical cicadas, with bizarre features like jet-like muscles and loud collective songs, are set to emerge in numbers not seen in decades.
These black bugs, different from their annual green cousins, will cover landscapes and create a unique spectacle.
This year, two broods of cicadas will invade parts of the United States, creating a phenomenon known as "cicada-geddon."
The insects, with prime number emergence cycles of 13 or 17 years, will provide a fascinating natural spectacle for observers.
The cicadas' unique biology, mating rituals, and impact on trees make them a captivating subject for study and observation.
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