Cockroaches!

The video explores the diversity and success of insects, focusing on cockroaches. It highlights the Madagascar hissing cockroach, discussing its unique adaptations, evolutionary history, and survival strategies. The video also covers cockroach reproduction, communication, and behavior, including a Pavlovian response experiment. The presenter reflects on the importance of understanding often overlooked species.

What is the estimated number of insect species on Earth?

• 100,000

• 10 million

• 800,000

• 1 million

How many species of cockroaches are considered pests?

• 4000

• 30

• 300

• 100

What is unique about the Madagascar hissing cockroach's appearance?

• It has wings

• It has a long tail

• It has a hard armor on its back

• It is brightly colored

How long can cockroaches survive without food?

• Two weeks

• Six weeks

• Three days

• One week

What is the lifespan of a Madagascar hissing cockroach?

• One year

• Two to five years

• Six months

• Ten years

How do Madagascar hissing cockroaches produce their hissing sound?

• By clicking their mandibles

• By vibrating their wings

• By expelling air through sphericals

• By rubbing their legs together

What behavior did cockroaches exhibit in a study similar to Pavlov's dogs?

• Jumping

• Hiding

• Running

• Drooling