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Study of Animal Type : Cockroach

Maharashtra Board · Class 11 · Biology

Complete topic list for Study of Animal Type : Cockroach in Maharashtra Board Class 11 Biology. Key concepts, sub-topics, and what to focus on for board exams.

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4 Topics · Maharashtra Board Class 11 Biology

Topics in Study of Animal Type : Cockroach

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1. Habitat, Classification and External Morphology

  • Cockroaches are omnipresent, preferring damp and moist places, crevices for habitat
  • Omnivorous (eat both plants and animals), nocturnal (active at night), cursorial (running) lifestyle
  • Common Indian species: Periplaneta americana, Blatta orientalis, Blatta germanica
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2. Mouthparts and Feeding Mechanism

  • Chewing and biting type mouthparts adapted for omnivorous feeding
  • Pre-oral cavity bounded by movable segmented appendages
  • Five main mouthparts: Labrum (upper lip), Mandibles (true jaws), Maxillae (accessory jaws), Labium (lower lip), Hypopharynx (tongue)
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3. Thorax, Appendages and Wings

  • Thorax: three-segmented (prothorax, mesothorax, metathorax)
  • Three pairs of walking legs (one per thoracic segment) on ventral side
  • Each leg has five segments (podomeres): coxa, trochanter, femur, tibia, tarsus
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4. Digestive System

  • Complete digestive system with alimentary canal (6-7 cm) divided into three regions
  • Foregut (Stomodaeum): Pharynx → Oesophagus → Crop → Gizzard (Proventriculus)
  • Pharynx: short, muscular, contains taste sensillae

Key Concepts

KingdomBody is elongatedChewing and biting type mouthparts includeConsists of colorless haemolymphInternal network of air tubes consisting

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