Page 100 - Atlas Of The World's Strangest Animals

100 ATLAS OF THE WORLD’S STRANGEST ANIMALS

American Cockroach

The ancestors of the humble ’roach appeared

during the Carboniferous Period, 354–295 million
years ago. Since then, these hardy insects have
thrived.Today, they can be found almost everywhere
there’s a human settlement – and their survival is
thanks to some amazing adaptations.

Wing cases
A set of stiff fore wings form a
‘wing case’ that covers and
protects the insects’ delicate
hind wings.

Antennae
Long antennae are believed to
be sensory organs for finding
food, although exactly how well
they sense is unknown.

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