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Which part of the cockroach's body is responsible for its sense of smell and touch?
Which part of the cockroach's body is responsible for its sense of smell and touch?
In cockroach anatomy, which structure is covered with the exoskeleton?
In cockroach anatomy, which structure is covered with the exoskeleton?
How many pairs of legs does a cockroach have?
How many pairs of legs does a cockroach have?
For how long can some cockroaches live without air?
For how long can some cockroaches live without air?
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What is the primary composition of a fish's internal skeleton?
What is the primary composition of a fish's internal skeleton?
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Which type of food is NOT typically consumed by cockroaches?
Which type of food is NOT typically consumed by cockroaches?
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How does a cockroach move its legs while walking?
How does a cockroach move its legs while walking?
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What is NOT a characteristic of fish?
What is NOT a characteristic of fish?
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Study Notes
Characteristics of Cockroaches
- Cockroaches are brown or black-coloured insects that are omnivorous, feeding on a variety of substances such as grain, fruits, wood, paper, leather, hair, and skin flakes.
- A cockroach's body has three regions: head, thorax, and abdomen, with three pairs of legs and one pair of antennae.
- The body is covered with a hard, scaly layer called the exoskeleton.
- Antennae are highly sensitive to smell and touch.
- Cockroaches have two pairs of wings that enable them to fly short distances.
- Their legs are long and enable them to walk, run, or climb very fast, with short, thin spikes that detect even the slightest movement in air.
- Cockroaches walk in a triangular pattern, forwarding three legs at a time.
Checkpoint 1: Corrections
- Earthworms have more than 10 segments in their body.
- The eyes of a snail are located on its antennae, not foot.
- A cockroach walks by putting forward three legs at a time, not two.
Characteristics of Fish
- Fish are vertebrates that live in water, have no limbs, and breathe through gills.
- They vary greatly in size, ranging from 10 millimetres to more than 10 metres.
- Fish have an internal skeleton made up of either bones or cartilage.
- The main part of the skeleton is the vertebral column composed of strong, small bones or vertebrae.
Cockroach Survival
- Cockroaches are known to survive tough conditions, such as surviving without food for a month.
- Some cockroaches can live without air for as long as 45 minutes.
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Learn about the physical and behavioral traits of cockroaches, including their diet, body structure, and senses. Discover the unique features of these insects.
