Eurycotis
Eurycotis | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Class: | Insecta |
Order: | Blattodea |
Family: | Blattidae |
Genus: | Eurycotis[1] Stål, 1874[2] |
Species | |
Eurycotis caraibea[2] |
Eurycotis is a genus of cockroaches. Cockroaches of this genus often have the capability to secrete an unpleasant smell when threatened. Both sexes have a large gland in the rear part of the abdomen capable of secreting a milky, acidic fluid as either an oozing liquid, or up to a three foot spray.[3]
References
- ↑ "Genus Eurycotis". BugGuide. Retrieved 4 October 2012.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 "ITIS Standard Report Page: Eurycotis". Integrated Taxonomic Information System. Retrieved 2014-03-23.
- ↑ "orthopteran". Encyclopedia Britannica. Retrieved 4 October 2012.
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