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Study of Animal Type : Cockroach — Syllabus
Maharashtra Board · Class 11 · Biology
What Study of Animal Type : Cockroach covers in Maharashtra Board Class 11 Biology: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session.
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4 Topics · Maharashtra Board Class 11 Biology · 2026-27
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
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Key topics in Study of Animal Type : Cockroach include Habitat, Classification and External Morphology, Mouthparts and Feeding Mechanism, Thorax, Appendages and Wings, Digestive System. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 11 exams.
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