98/150: Cockroaches, the probable survivors of an apocalyptic future

Animalia: Arthropoda: Insecta: Blattodea: Ectobiidae: Parcoblatta: Parcoblatta pennsylvanica (De Geer, 1773)

Cockroaches are one of the most adapted and ancient group of animals still in existence today. They are found on every continent except Antarctica and can survive being decapitated, being submerged in water and high levels of radiation, thanks to their open circulatory system. Continue reading “98/150: Cockroaches, the probable survivors of an apocalyptic future”