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Enigmatic Insect Courtship Traditions
Moderate difficulty suitable for most players
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  • 1. Thread-like lure spun by some males to entice females
  • 2. Action producing low-frequency signals during courtship
  • 3. Modified body part resembling plumes for display
  • 5. Physical engagement or struggle during mating contests
  • 7. Measurement often displayed in courtship flights
  • 8. Physical feature used to impress potential mates
  • 9. Coordinated sound production in insect duets
  • 11. Body position assumed to signal interest to mates
  • 13. Structured behavioral pattern essential in mating
  • 16. Percussive sound made by beetles to woo partners
  • 18. High-pitched courtship call produced by cicadas
  • 19. Imitating another insect’s signals to gain a mate
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  • 4. Extended watchfulness during mating periods
  • 6. Bioluminescent flash used by some mating fireflies
  • 10. Sensory appendages used to detect mate signals
  • 12. Chemical scent released to signal readiness to breed
  • 14. Mating display involving bare patterns on wingless insects
  • 15. Rhythmic movement used to attract mates in many species
  • 17. Chaotic group display in some communal breeders

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