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🪳 A cockroach genus 🪳 Large cockroaches
Periplaneta

Periplaneta

9.9
A group of large cockroaches that often live near people in cities
  • noun
  • /ˌpɛrɪˈplænɪtə/
  • Specialized
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  • The Periplaneta genus includes the notorious American cockroach, a major pest in many cities.

Examples

  • Scientists collected specimens of Periplaneta from several continents for their study.

  • Look! A Periplaneta is crawling on the floor.

  • Members of Periplaneta are known for their adaptability and resilience in urban environments.

  • Wow! A Periplaneta just flew by!

  • The Periplaneta species is often mistaken for other cockroaches due to its size and coloration.

  • Many people dislike encountering a Periplaneta in their homes because it is considered a pest.

  • The Periplaneta cockroach is known for its ability to survive in harsh conditions and diverse environments.

Compounds

Periplaneta americana
  • Specialized
9.7

A large reddish-brown cockroach from the southern United States now found worldwide

Periplaneta australasiae
  • Specialized
9.9

A large brown cockroach that lives in warm places, often in houses, worldwide

Surface Forms

Periplaneta singular
Periplanetas plural

Etymology

Periplaneta comes from the Greek parts peri- 'around' and planē 'wanderer', giving the image of an insect that moves about. So the name suits a genus of large, widespread cockroaches often found around people and buildings.