Blattidae

GPTKB entity

Statements (56)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:family
gptkbp:activity_pattern nocturnal
gptkbp:adaptations survival in diverse environments
can survive without food for weeks
can withstand radiation
gptkbp:body_shape flattened
gptkbp:color brown
several molts
gptkbp:common_name cockroaches
gptkbp:communication chemical signals
gptkbp:conservation_status not endangered
gptkbp:control_system gptkb:traps
pesticides
sanitation
gptkbp:cultural_references featured in literature and media
gptkbp:cultural_significance associated with filth
gptkbp:defense_mechanism producing odor
gptkbp:diet omnivorous
gptkbp:ecological_role decomposers
gptkbp:egg_case_characteristics contains multiple eggs
gptkbp:egg_size ootheca
gptkbp:evolutionary_studies important for evolutionary biology
gptkbp:fossil_record ancient relatives exist
gptkbp:genetic_studies used in genetic research
gptkbp:geographic_distribution worldwide
gptkbp:habitat terrestrial
gptkbp:habitat_preference warm environments
gptkbp:has_lore associated with disease
gptkbp:has_taxon_rank gptkb:family
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Blattidae
gptkbp:human_interaction often considered pests
gptkbp:includes gptkb:German_cockroach
gptkb:American_cockroach
gptkbp:life_cycle egg, nymph, adult
gptkbp:lifespan up to 1 year
gptkbp:notable_species gptkb:Oriental_cockroach
gptkb:German_cockroach
gptkb:American_cockroach
gptkbp:nymph_appearance similar to adults
gptkbp:orbit_type long and slender
gptkbp:order gptkb:Blattodea
gptkbp:pests household pest
gptkbp:predators gptkb:birds
gptkb:mammals
reptiles
gptkbp:reproduction oviparous
gptkbp:research studied for pest control methods
gptkbp:research_importance model organisms
gptkbp:size 3 to 4 cm
gptkbp:social_behavior some species are social
gptkbp:species approximately 4,600
gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships with gut bacteria
gptkbp:training hard and shiny
gptkbp:wingspan most species have wings
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Madagascar_hissing_cockroach
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5