What is a Cockroach?
Cockroach in an insect that is the most commonly found pest in houses. They have three pairs of legs and two pairs of wings.
What is the Body structure of a cockroach?
The body of a cockroach is divided into three major parts: The head, the thorax, and the abdomen.
● Head
The top part of the body is the head which has a pair of antennas.
● Thorax
Middle section of the body of the cockroach. It is further divided into three parts.
- Prothorax – The first pair of appendages are attached to this
- Mesothorax – The second pair of appendages and the first pair of wings are attached to this part. This pair of forewings are leathery in nature and are called Mesothoracic Wings. These wings are to protect the
- Metathorax – The third pair of appendages and the second pair of wings are attached to it. This pair of hindwings are thin, soft, and membrane-like. Cockroaches can fly due to these
● Abdomen
The lower part of the body of the cockroach forms the abdomen.
Parts of a cockroach
The entire body of the cockroaches is covered with a hardcover known as Exoskeleton.
How do cockroaches locomote?
(i) How do Cockroaches walk?
Cockroaches can walk, run, and climb with the help of their legs.
(ii) How do Cockroaches fly?
For flying, cockroaches use their hindwings.
Summary
| Cockroach | It is a winged insect. |
| Different Body structures of cockroach | Three major parts:
Head: Top part that has the antennae. Thorax: Middle part 3 pairs of legs and 2 pairs of wings are attached to it. Abdomen: The lower part. |
| Locomotion in Cockroaches | Walk – With the help of legs.
Fly – With the help of hindwings. |