Acheta
Scientific name: Acheta
Acheta
Scientific name: Acheta
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Description
Acheta are renowned for their musical abilities, specifically their chirping, which is produced not by vocal cords but through a process known as stridulation. This involves rubbing parts of their wings together to create a melody. Commonly heard in the evenings, this chirping serves various purposes including attracting mates and temperature indication. Interestingly, the frequency of chirping varies with the temperature, acting as a natural thermometer. Despite their petite size, their soundscape profoundly influences our summer nights.
Species of Acheta
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