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"Move over, cicadas:  Many organisms go dormant, too."

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A variety of plants and animals go through periods where they are dormant or in the dark. (Illustration by Emily Lankiewicz / Full credit at bottom of article)
Move Over, Cicadas: These Living Things ‘Go Dark’ For a Long Time, Too
From frogs to orchids, many organisms go dormant or move underground for lengthy stints
Brian Handwerk
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