In this article we will discuss about the reproductive system of cockroach. Male Reproductive Organs of Cockroach: The male reproductive system of cockroach consists of a pair of testes, vasa deferentia, an ejaculatory duct, utricular gland, phallic gland and the external genitalia. (i) Testes: There is a pair of three-lobed testes lying dorsolaterally in the 4th and 5th abdominal segments, [...]
Cockroach bears several types of receptor organs likes other insects to perceive different types stimuli like touch, smell, taste, sound, change in temperature and light. From these all, except the receptors for light—the photoreceptors, i.e., eyes, are found situated in the epidermis of the integument and in fact they are modified epidermal cells called sensillae. Sensillae: A sensilla is the [...]
In this article we will discuss about Cockroach:- 1. Habit and Habitat of Cockroach 2. External Features of Cockroach 3. Locomotion 4. Body Wall 5. Muscles 6. Body Cavity 7. Fat Body or Cotpora Adiposa 8. Endoskeleton 9. Digestive System 10. Blood Vascular System 11. Respiratory System 12. Excretory System 13. Endocrine System 14. Copulation 15. Ootheca Formation 16. Life [...]