Cockroach Life Cycle
Cockroaches are born with their heads, but they can survive without them for several days. This is due to their open circulatory system and the fact that their heads are not needed for breathing. Cockroaches can even survive submersion in water for a period of 30 minutes. They also have an open circulatory system, which helps them survive in the water. Cockroaches are also able to jump, and some species even use their wings to stabilize themselves while they jump.
The male cockroach has anal styles, which are two thin, unjointed outgrowths that project from the sternum. Female cockroaches do not have these anal styles. Cockroaches have an ovary containing eight ovules. Their larval stage is known as a nymph.
A cockroach has a life cycle of three stages. In the first stage, the female cockroach produces small, bean-shaped egg cases and deposits them in an out-of-the-way location. Each egg case will produce one or more nymphs. The nymphs are very similar to the adults, except that they lack wings and are smaller. Cockroaches can produce thousands of offspring in a year.
Although cockroaches are a nuisance in many homes, the average cockroach is not harmful to humans. Only a small proportion of cockroach species are considered pests. In fact, there are 30 types of roaches commonly found in U.S. homes, including the common American, brown banded, and German cockroaches.