Cicadas and the science of synchrony: How light, sound, and instinct guide their chorus
Southern India's cicadas orchestrate a stunning dawn chorus, beginning precisely at civil twilight. Thousands of these insects synchronize their calls within a minute, responding to specific light intensity and neighborly sounds. This collective behavior, driven by individual perception and social influence, showcases nature's intricate communication and coordination, offering insights into emergent intelligence.
Southern India's cicadas orchestrate a stunning dawn chorus, beginning precisely at civil twilight. Thousands of these insects synchronize their calls within a minute, responding to specific light intensity and neighborly sounds. This collective behavior, driven by individual perception and social influence, showcases nature's intricate communication and coordination, offering insights into emergent intelligence.
