Periplaneta americana

GPTKB entity

Properties (55)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf species
gptkbp:adaptation ability to survive in harsh conditions
high reproductive rate
resistance to starvation
gptkbp:aircraft can fly
gptkbp:behavior nocturnal
gptkbp:chemicalFormula yes
gptkbp:class gptkb:Insecta
gptkbp:colors light brown
reddish-brown
gptkbp:commonName gptkb:American_cockroach
gptkbp:communityEvents gregarious
gptkbp:controls pesticides
traps
baits
gptkbp:cultural_significance symbol of filth
gptkbp:culturalHeritage featured in literature
featured in films
featured in art
gptkbp:diet omnivore
gptkbp:diseaseResistance yes
gptkbp:distribution worldwide
gptkbp:eggColor brown
ootheca
8-10 mm
gptkbp:environmentalProtection decomposer
gptkbp:family Blattidae
gptkbp:fauna yes
gptkbp:genus Periplaneta
gptkbp:habitat restaurants
urban areas
homes
sewers
warm environments
garbage dumps
gptkbp:hasAwards similar to adults
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Periplaneta americana
gptkbp:introduced gptkb:Carl_Linnaeus
Americas
gptkbp:kingdom Animalia
gptkbp:launchDate about 30 days
gptkbp:lifespan 1-2 years
gptkbp:nativeTo Africa
gptkbp:notableWork model organism
gptkbp:order gptkb:Blattodea
gptkbp:phylum Arthropoda
gptkbp:predators birds
gptkbp:reproduction oviparous
gptkbp:research yes
gptkbp:research_areas yes
gptkbp:senses well-developed
gptkbp:size 30-40 mm
10-15 mm
gptkbp:symptoms can cause allergies
gptkbp:wingArea present