Cockroach Exoskeleton

The cockroach has an exoskeleton, or hard outer skeleton, covering its body. It is made of different units joined together, which are known as segments. Each segment is composed of four sclerites, which are joined together by a thin articular membrane.

Cockroaches have compound eyes, which extend over the top of their head and down the sides of their bodies. This enables them to see both forward and backward. Their wings also allow them to see sideways and are quite long. This makes them great climbers.

The roach’s digestive system is largely identical to that of a mammal, but it is modified to accommodate its hardier diet. It has a crop to hold food until the proventriculus can pulverize it. It also has gastric cacea that hold digestive enzymes and microbes that help it break down cellulose and other tough materials. The digestive enzymes that a roach has are especially effective in digesting cellulose, which is especially difficult for humans to digest.

Cockroaches are very fast and agile. They can climb vertical surfaces and can hide in small cracks. They also have antennae that are very sensitive to light. Their long antennae are also helpful in detecting food. Their antennae are made up of tiny segments, which are thicker at the head and thinner near the tips. They also have mouths that have three pairs of teeth, and they have spiky legs that allow them to maneuver around and overhang objects.

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