Fearful cockroach fact: Surviving weeks without their heads
It is one of the insects that can cause the most fear to people, and surprisingly, it comes as a surprise. Find out here why they can survive without this important part that most living beings rely on.
In various studies, it has been observed how this insect can move normally without its limb for up to two weeks. This is specifically the case for the red cockroach, also known as the American cockroach, according to Scientific American. Christopher Tipping, an entomologist from the University of Delaware.
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Not only can they survive this long, but they can also learn new things like raising or lowering their legs to avoid electric shocks. However, it is noticeable that the learning process is lower than in cockroaches that have all parts of their anatomy.
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