The cycling through predator-prey dynamics not only shaped the survival of cicadas but is also considered an evolutionary air race that significantly enhanced cicada diversity.
Cicadas from the late Jurassic had bulkier forms but evolved during their encounters with early birds, leading to sleeker, powerful wings in response to predation.
The conflict with early birds was instrumental in the evolutionary journey of cicadas, indicating a profound influence on flying insects and the aerial ecosystem.
Dr. Xu highlighted the role of early birds as a newly emerging threat that triggered efflorescence in cicada evolution, correlating predator pressures with insect diversity.
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