Wood cockroaches
Scientific name: Ectobiidae
Wood cockroaches
Scientific name: Ectobiidae
Description
Commonly misperceived as mere household pests, the Ectobiidae family, also known as cockroaches, embodies remarkable survival adaptability that challenges many popular misconceptions. A notable myth is that cockroaches would be the sole survivors of nuclear fallout. Scientifically, while they do exhibit high radiation resistance, several other organisms are far superior in surviving extreme radioactive environments. Members of Ectobiidae can live for a week without their heads, thanks to their open circulatory system and the ability to breathe through tiny body segments, not just their heads—an astounding feat that highlights their biological resilience and peculiar anatomy.
Species of Wood cockroaches
Scientific Classification
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