Name the phylum and class to which cockroach belongs.


The cockroach (Periplaneta americana) belongs to the class Insecta and phylum Arthropoda.
These are black or brown-bodied insects.
The cockroach’s body is segmented and divided into three parts- Head, thorax, and abdomen.
The entire body of the cockroach is covered by a hard chitinous exoskeleton.
Final Answer: The cockroach is an insect present in damp places. Various features are discussed in the explanation.