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Cockroaches (or roaches) are insects belonging to the order Blattodea (Blattaria). About 30 cockroach species out of 4,600 are associated with human habitats. Some species are well-known pests. The cockroaches are an ancient group, with their ancestors, known as "roachoids", originating during the Carboniferous period, some 320 million years ago.
24 de abr. de 2024 · Although cockroaches are generally disliked by humans, the vast majority of species are not pests; rather, they are important members of the ecosystems they inhabit. Like other insects, they play a key role in food webs and nutrient cycling.
17 de abr. de 2020 · Cockroaches are a flat bug with a leathery shield-like back. Their colors vary by species, ranging from a reddish-brown to a brownish-black. The average roach is about two inches long, with a body featuring a small head, two long antennas, six legs, two wings, and a hardened exterior.
24 de may. de 2019 · We know of some 4,000 species of cockroaches on the planet, most of which inhabit forests, caves, burrows, or brush. Only about 30 species like to live where people do. In the U.S., the two most common species are the German cockroach, known as Blattella germanica, and the American cockroach, Periplaneta americana. 2.
18 de sept. de 2014 · Yet given what we know today, logically it does not make sense to fear cockroaches. Unlike mosquitoes, ticks or fleas, roaches aren’t disease vectors, and they do not feed directly on our blood...
5 de jun. de 1999 · Cockroaches are an ancient and highly successful form of insect life. They have been in existence since Pennsylvanian (Upper Carboniferous) times. The fossil record indicates that they achieved an optimum body form early in their evolutionary history and have remained a very stable group since that time (Moore et al. 1952).
Cockroaches are renowned for their adaptability, able to survive in a wide range of environments, and even withstand harsh conditions. Some species are known to emit foul odors or produce hissing sounds when threatened. Research indicates that cockroaches can learn from their environment and remember specific routes to food sources.
