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Cockroaches : ecology, behavior, and natural history / William J. Bell, Louis M. Roth, Christine A. Nalepa ; foreword by Edward O. Wilson.
Bell, William J.
Book | 2007
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Cockroaches : how to control them / prepared by Science and Education Administration.
United States. Science and Education Administration.
Government Document | 1980
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Cockroaches : how to control them / prepared by G. S. Burden ; prepared by Science and Education Administration.
Burden, George S.
Government Document | 1978
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Two transcriptional cascades orchestrate cockroach leg regeneration.
Ren C;Wen Y;Zheng S;Zhao Z;Li EY;Zhao C;Liao M;Li L;Zhang X;Liu S;Yuan D;Lu...
Academic Journal Academic Journal | Publisher: Cell Press Country of Publication: United States NLM ID: 101573691 Publication Model: Print-Electronic Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 2211-1247 (Electronic) NLM ISO Abbreviation: Cell Rep Subsets: MEDLINE Please log in to see more details
The mystery of appendage regeneration has fascinated humans for centuries, while the u... more
Two transcriptional cascades orchestrate cockroach leg regeneration.
Publisher: Cell Press Country of Publication: United States NLM ID: 101573691 Publication Model: Print-Electronic Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 2211-1247 (Electronic) NLM ISO Abbreviation: Cell Rep Subsets: MEDLINE
The mystery of appendage regeneration has fascinated humans for centuries, while the underlying regulatory mechanisms remain unclear. In this study, we establish a transcriptional landscape of regenerating leg in the American cockroach, Periplaneta americana, an ideal model in appendage regeneration studies showing remarkable regeneration capacity. Through a large-scale in vivo screening, we identify multiple signaling pathways and transcription factors controlling leg regeneration. Specifically, zfh-2 and bowl contribute to blastema cell proliferation and morphogenesis in two transcriptional cascades: bone morphogenetic protein (BMP)/JAK-STAT-zfh-2-B-H2 and Notch-drm/bowl-bab1. Notably, we find zfh-2 is working as a direct target of BMP signaling to promote cell proliferation in the blastema. These mechanisms might be conserved in the appendage regeneration of vertebrates from an evolutionary perspective. Overall, our findings reveal that two crucial transcriptional cascades orchestrate distinct cockroach leg regeneration processes, significantly advancing the comprehension of molecular mechanism in appendage regeneration.
Competing Interests: Declaration of interests The authors declare no competing interests.
(Copyright © 2024 The Author(s). Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.)

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Animals - Humans - Transcription Factors - Morphogenesis - Cockroaches

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Conspecific and heterospecific cueing in shelter choices of Blaptica dubia cockroaches.
Freeberg TM;Risner SR;Lang SY;Fiset S
Academic Journal Academic Journal | Publisher: PeerJ Inc Country of Publication: United States NLM ID: 101603425 Publication Model: eCollection Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 2167-8359 (Electronic) Linking ISSN: 21678359 NLM ISO Abbreviation: PeerJ Subsets: MEDLINE Please log in to see more details
Background: Like many cockroaches, Argentinian wood roaches, Blaptica dubia , prefer d... more
Conspecific and heterospecific cueing in shelter choices of Blaptica dubia cockroaches.
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Background: Like many cockroaches, Argentinian wood roaches, Blaptica dubia , prefer darker shelters over lighter shelters. In three experiments, we asked whether chemical cues from other roaches might influence shelter choice, a process known as conspecific or heterospecific cueing, depending on whether the cues come from an individual of the same or a different species, respectively.
Methods: Each experiment involved trials with focal B. dubia cockroaches in testing arenas containing plastic shelters of varying levels of darkness, with filter paper under each shelter acting as a carrier for chemical cues. In Experiment 1, we tested female and male B. dubia cockroaches with two shelters matched for darkness but differing in cues (conspecific vs . none). The shelter with no cue contained a blank filter paper as a control. In Experiment 2 (conspecific cueing) and Experiment 3 (heterospecific cueing), we tested B. dubia cockroach choices for lighter or darker shelters with filter papers containing chemical cues of other roaches or no chemical cues. For the conspecific cueing study of Experiment 2, we used chemical cues from other B. dubia cockroaches. In contrast, for the heterospecific cueing study of Experiment 3, we used chemical cues from a different species, the death's head cockroach, Blaberus craniifer .
Results: In Experiment 1, B. dubia cockroaches overwhelmingly preferred shelters with conspecific chemical cues over darkness-matched shelters without cues. In Experiments 2 and 3, they strongly preferred darker shelters, especially when chemical cues were present. Additionally, they were more likely to be under the lighter shelter when chemical cues were present there. These results reveal that the public information B. dubia cockroaches gain from chemical cues-including those from other species-can drive shelter choices in this species.
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(© 2024 Freeberg et al.)

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Animals - Male - Female - Cues - Cockroaches

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Cockroaches as carriers of human medically important parasites.
Abdullah AM;Merza AS;Meerkhan AA
Academic Journal Academic Journal | Publisher: Springer International Country of Publication: Germany NLM ID: 8703571 Publication Model: Electronic Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 1432-1955 (Electronic) Linking ISSN: 09320113 NLM ISO Abbreviation: Parasitol Res Subsets: MEDLINE Please log in to see more details
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Cockroaches as carriers of human medically important parasites.
Publisher: Springer International Country of Publication: Germany NLM ID: 8703571 Publication Model: Electronic Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 1432-1955 (Electronic) Linking ISSN: 09320113 NLM ISO Abbreviation: Parasitol Res Subsets: MEDLINE
Cockroaches have been identified as mechanical carriers of pathogens capable of infesting humans. The primary objective of this research was to detect and separate medically significant parasites found within the collected cockroaches. A total of 185 cockroaches were captured. In the laboratory, cockroaches underwent a series of steps. Initially, they were washed in a saturated salt solution and rinsed with 70% alcohol, dried, and subsequently dissected to examine endoparasites. In this study, a transport rate of 29.729% was documented, and four types of helminths were identified, which included Ascaris lumbricoides (47.27%), Enterobius vermicularis (30.91%), Trichuris spp. (7.27%), and Hymenolepis nana (14.55%). The parasites were more frequently found on the external surface of cockroaches (38/69.09%), compared to the internal surface (17/30.91%). Cockroaches captured in toilets were found to carry a higher percentage of parasites (31/16.75%) compared to those from kitchens (11/5.94%) and houses (13/7.02%). These findings suggest that cockroaches can serve as carriers for intestinal parasites and potentially act as mechanical agents in the dissemination of these parasites.
(© 2024. The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer-Verlag GmbH Germany, part of Springer Nature.)

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Humans - Animals - Ascaris lumbricoides - Enterobius - Ethanol - Parasites - Cockroaches

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Laboratory evaluations of compounds as repellents to cockroaches, 1953-1974 / [by O. F. Bodenstein and J. H. Fales]
Bodenstein, O. F.
Government Document | 1976
Available at Available Merrill-Cazier Government Documents (Lower Level) (Call number: A 1.84:164)
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Efficient three-dimensional (3D) human bone differentiation on quercetin-functionalized isotropic nano-architecture chitinous patterns of cockroach wings.
Mostofi M;Mostofi F;Hosseini S;Alipour A;Nourany M;Hamidian R;Vahidi S;Faro...
Academic Journal Academic Journal | Publisher: Elsevier Country of Publication: Netherlands NLM ID: 7909578 Publication Model: Print-Electronic Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 1879-0003 (Electronic) Linking ISSN: 01418130 NLM ISO Abbreviation: Int J Biol Macromol Subsets: MEDLINE Please log in to see more details
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Efficient three-dimensional (3D) human bone differentiation on quercetin-functionalized isotropic nano-architecture chitinous patterns of cockroach wings.
Publisher: Elsevier Country of Publication: Netherlands NLM ID: 7909578 Publication Model: Print-Electronic Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 1879-0003 (Electronic) Linking ISSN: 01418130 NLM ISO Abbreviation: Int J Biol Macromol Subsets: MEDLINE
Developing cost-effective, biocompatible scaffolds with nano-structured surface that truthfully replicate the physico-(bio)chemical and structural properties of bone tissue's extracellular matrix (ECM) is still challenging. In this regard, surface functionalization of natural scaffolds to enhance capability of mimicking 3D niches of the bone tissue has been suggested as a solution. In the current study, we aimed to investigate the potential of chitin-based cockroach wings (CW) as a natural scaffold for bone tissue engineering. To raise the osteogenic differentiation capacity of such a scaffold, a quercetin coating was also applied (hereafter this scaffold is referred as QCW). Moreover, the QCW scaffold exhibited effective antibacterial properties against gram-positive S. aureus bacteria. With respect to bone regeneration, the QCW scaffold optimally induced the differentiation of adipose-derived human mesenchymal stem cells (AD-hMSCs) into osteoblasts, as validated by mineralization assays, alkaline phosphatase (ALP) activity measurements, expression of pre-osteocyte marker genes, and immunocytochemical staining. Confirmation of the potent biocompatibility and physicochemical characteristics of the QCW scaffold through a series of in vitro and in vivo analysis revealed that surface modification had significant effect on multi-purpose features of obtained scaffold. Altogether, surface modification of QCW made it as an affordable bioinspired scaffold for bone tissue engineering.
Competing Interests: Declaration of competing interest The authors declare that they have no known competing financial interests or personal relationships that could have appeared to influence the work reported in this paper.
(Copyright © 2024 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.)

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Animals - Humans - Tissue Scaffolds chemistry - Quercetin pharmacology - Chitin pharmacology - Staphylococcus aureus - Tissue Engineering methods - Bone Regeneration - Cell Differentiation - Osteogenesis - Cockroaches

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Evolutionary studies of cockroaches [by] F. A. McKittrick.
McKittrick, F. A.
Book | 1964
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A Taxonomic Revision of the South American Trilobite Cockroaches of Parahormetica Brunner von Wattenwyl 1865 (Blattodea: Blaberidae), with Description of Parahormetica museunacional sp. nov. from the Atlantic Forest.
Polizeli L;Pinto ÂP
Academic Journal Academic Journal | Publisher: Springer Country of Publication: Netherlands NLM ID: 101189728 Publication Model: Print-Electronic Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 1678-8052 (Electronic) Linking ISSN: 1519566X NLM ISO Abbreviation: Neotrop Entomol Subsets: MEDLINE Please log in to see more details
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A Taxonomic Revision of the South American Trilobite Cockroaches of Parahormetica Brunner von Wattenwyl 1865 (Blattodea: Blaberidae), with Description of Parahormetica museunacional sp. nov. from the Atlantic Forest.
Publisher: Springer Country of Publication: Netherlands NLM ID: 101189728 Publication Model: Print-Electronic Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 1678-8052 (Electronic) Linking ISSN: 1519566X NLM ISO Abbreviation: Neotrop Entomol Subsets: MEDLINE
The taxonomically intricate genus of trilobite cockroaches, Parahormetica Brunner von Wattenwyl, 1865, is revised based on a comparative morphological analysis. The goals of this study are to review the nomenclature, propose hypotheses about specific delimitation, and provide diagnoses to allow identification of the taxonomic units in the genus. Based on the revised status of Parahormetica, we transferred Parahormetica hylaeceps Miranda-Ribeiro, 1936, and Parahormetica punctata Saussure, 1873, to the genus Bionoblatta Rehn, 1940. Therefore, the genus includes now four species of giant cockroaches which are predominantly distributed on the Atlantic Forest: Parahormetica bilobata (Saussure, 1864), Parahormetica cicatricosa Saussure, 1869, Parahormetica monticollis (Burmeister, 1838), and Parahormetica museunacional sp. nov. (holotype male deposited in DZUP: Brazil, Paraná). Diagnoses, key, distribution maps, images of living, non-type, and type specimens are made available. Our results make clear that the status and limits among Brachycolini genera pending a full revision.
(© 2024. Sociedade Entomológica do Brasil.)

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Male - Animals - Forests - Brazil - Body Size - Animal Distribution - Cockroaches anatomy & histology - Periplaneta

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Pictorial key to some common adult cockroaches.
Government Document | 1952
Available at Available Merrill-Cazier Government Documents (Lower Level) (Call number: FS 2.60/2:C 64/2)
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Defensive glands in Stylotermitidae (Blattodea, Isoptera).
Thakur H;Agarwal S;Buček A;Hradecký J;Sehadová H;Mathur V;Togaev U;van de K...
Academic Journal Academic Journal | Publisher: Elsevier Science Ltd Country of Publication: England NLM ID: 100972232 Publication Model: Print-Electronic Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 1873-5495 (Electronic) Linking ISSN: 14678039 NLM ISO Abbreviation: Arthropod Struct Dev Subsets: MEDLINE Please log in to see more details
The large abundance of termites is partially achieved by their defensive abilities. St... more
Defensive glands in Stylotermitidae (Blattodea, Isoptera).
Publisher: Elsevier Science Ltd Country of Publication: England NLM ID: 100972232 Publication Model: Print-Electronic Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 1873-5495 (Electronic) Linking ISSN: 14678039 NLM ISO Abbreviation: Arthropod Struct Dev Subsets: MEDLINE
The large abundance of termites is partially achieved by their defensive abilities. Stylotermitidae represented by a single extant genus, Stylotermes, is a member of a termite group Neoisoptera that encompasses 83% of termite species and 94% of termite genera and is characterized by the presence of the frontal gland. Within Neoisoptera, Stylotermitidae represents a species-poor sister lineage of all other groups. We studied the structure of the frontal, labral and labial glands in soldiers and workers of Stylotermes faveolus, and the composition of the frontal gland secretion in S. faveolus and Stylotermes halumicus. We show that the frontal gland is a small active secretory organ in soldiers and workers. It produces a cocktail of monoterpenes in soldiers, and some of these monoterpenes and unidentified proteins in workers. The labral and labial glands are developed similarly to other termite species and contribute to defensive activities (labral in both castes, labial in soldiers) or to the production of digestive enzymes (labial in workers). Our results support the importance of the frontal gland in the evolution of Neoisoptera. Toxic, irritating and detectable monoterpenes play defensive and pheromonal functions and are likely critical novelties contributing to the ecological success of these termites.
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Animals - Pheromones metabolism - Monoterpenes metabolism - Isoptera - Cockroaches

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Cockroaches and their control / by E.A. Back ...
Back, E. A. (Ernest Adna), 1880-1959
Government Document | 1937
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Anatomical organization of the cerebrum of the praying mantis Hierodula membranacea.
Althaus V;Exner G;von Hadeln J;Homberg U;Rosner R
Academic Journal Academic Journal | Publisher: Wiley-Liss Country of Publication: United States NLM ID: 0406041 Publication Model: Print Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 1096-9861 (Electronic) Linking ISSN: 00219967 NLM ISO Abbreviation: J Comp Neurol Subsets: MEDLINE Please log in to see more details
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Anatomical organization of the cerebrum of the praying mantis Hierodula membranacea.
Publisher: Wiley-Liss Country of Publication: United States NLM ID: 0406041 Publication Model: Print Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 1096-9861 (Electronic) Linking ISSN: 00219967 NLM ISO Abbreviation: J Comp Neurol Subsets: MEDLINE
Many predatory animals, such as the praying mantis, use vision for prey detection and capture. Mantises are known in particular for their capability to estimate distances to prey by stereoscopic vision. While the initial visual processing centers have been extensively documented, we lack knowledge on the architecture of central brain regions, pivotal for sensory motor transformation and higher brain functions. To close this gap, we provide a three-dimensional (3D) reconstruction of the central brain of the Asian mantis, Hierodula membranacea. The atlas facilitates in-depth analysis of neuron ramification regions and aides in elucidating potential neuronal pathways. We integrated seven 3D-reconstructed visual interneurons into the atlas. In total, 42 distinct neuropils of the cerebrum were reconstructed based on synapsin-immunolabeled whole-mount brains. Backfills from the antenna and maxillary palps, as well as immunolabeling of γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA) and tyrosine hydroxylase (TH), further substantiate the identification and boundaries of brain areas. The composition and internal organization of the neuropils were compared to the anatomical organization of the brain of the fruit fly (Drosophila melanogaster) and the two available brain atlases of Polyneoptera-the desert locust (Schistocerca gregaria) and the Madeira cockroach (Rhyparobia maderae). This study paves the way for detailed analyses of neuronal circuitry and promotes cross-species brain comparisons. We discuss differences in brain organization between holometabolous and polyneopteran insects. Identification of ramification sites of the visual neurons integrated into the atlas supports previous claims about homologous structures in the optic lobes of flies and mantises.
(© 2024 The Authors. The Journal of Comparative Neurology published by Wiley Periodicals LLC.)

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Animals - Drosophila melanogaster - Telencephalon - Brain - Drosophila - Mantodea - Cockroaches - Cerebrum

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Bedbugs and cockroaches / George F. Knowlton.
Knowlton, George F.
Book | 1935
Available at Available Merrill-Cazier Special Collections & Archives, Archives (Lower Level) (Call number: 18.3 no. 68)
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A comprehensive sampling of mitogenomes shows the utility to infer phylogeny of termites (Blattodea: Termitoidae).
Wang MM;Song N;Guo SB;Yin XM
Academic Journal Academic Journal | Publisher: Entomological Society of America Country of Publication: United States NLM ID: 101096396 Publication Model: Print Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 1536-2442 (Electronic) Linking ISSN: 15362442 NLM ISO Abbreviation: J Insect Sci Subsets: MEDLINE Please log in to see more details
The mitogenome sequence data have been widely used in inferring the phylogeny of insec... more
A comprehensive sampling of mitogenomes shows the utility to infer phylogeny of termites (Blattodea: Termitoidae).
Publisher: Entomological Society of America Country of Publication: United States NLM ID: 101096396 Publication Model: Print Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 1536-2442 (Electronic) Linking ISSN: 15362442 NLM ISO Abbreviation: J Insect Sci Subsets: MEDLINE
The mitogenome sequence data have been widely used in inferring the phylogeny of insects. In this study, we determined the complete mitogenome for Macrotermes sp. (Termitidae, Macrotermitinae) using next-generation sequencing. Macrotermes sp. possesses a typical insect mitogenome, displaying an identical gene order and gene content to other existing termite mitogenomes. We present the first prediction of the secondary structure of ribosomal RNA genes in termites. The rRNA secondary structures of Macrotermes sp. exhibit similarities to closely related insects and also feature distinctive characteristics in their helical structures. Together with 321 published mitogenomes of termites as ingroups and 8 cockroach mitogenomes as outgroups, we compiled the most comprehensive mitogenome sequence matrix for Termitoidae to date. Phylogenetic analyses were conducted using datasets employing different data coding strategies and various inference methods. Robust relationships were recovered at the family or subfamily level, demonstrating the utility of comprehensive mitogenome sampling in resolving termite phylogenies. The results supported the monophyly of Termitoidae, and consistent relationships within this group were observed across different analyses. Mastotermitidae was consistently recovered as the sister group to all other termite families. The families Hodotermitidae, Stolotermitidae, and Archotermopsidae formed the second diverging clade, followed by the Kalotermitidae. The Neoisoptera was consistently supported with strong node support, with Stylotermitidae being sister to the remaining families. Rhinotermitidae was found to be non-monophyletic, and Serritermitidae nested within the basal clades of Rhinotermitidae and was sister to Psammotermitinae. Overall, our phylogenetic results are largely consistent with earlier mitogenome studies.
(© The Author(s) 2024. Published by Oxford University Press on behalf of Entomological Society of America.)

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Humans - Animals - Phylogeny - Insecta genetics - Isoptera genetics - Cockroaches genetics - Genome, Mitochondrial

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Revision of the American fossil cockroaches, with descriptions of new forms / by Samuel Hubbard Scudder.
Scudder, Samuel Hubbard, 1837-1911.
Government Document | 1895
Available at Available Merrill-Cazier Government Documents (Lower Level) (Call number: I 19.3:124)
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Revision of the American fossil cockroaches, with descriptions of new forms / by Samuel Hubbard Scudder.
Scudder, Samuel Hubbard, 1837-1911, author.
Electronic Government Doc | 1895
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Mating- and oviposition-dependent changes of the spermatheca and colleterial glands in the pest termite Cryptotermes brevis (Blattaria, Isoptera, Kalotermitidae).
da Silva IB;Costa-Leonardo AM
Academic Journal Academic Journal | Publisher: Springer Country of Publication: Austria NLM ID: 9806853 Publication Model: Print-Electronic Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 1615-6102 (Electronic) Linking ISSN: 0033183X NLM ISO Abbreviation: Protoplasma Subsets: MEDLINE Please log in to see more details
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Mating- and oviposition-dependent changes of the spermatheca and colleterial glands in the pest termite Cryptotermes brevis (Blattaria, Isoptera, Kalotermitidae).
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The spermatheca and colleterial glands of female insects are organs associated with the reproductive system, responsible for sperm storage and secretion of egg coverings, respectively. Here we compared the development, secretory activity, and chemical nature of the secretion in the spermatheca and colleterial glands of different-aged females of the drywood termite Cryptotermes brevis. We also provide the ultrastructure of these organs in alate females. These structures have been poorly investigated in termites when compared to other eusocial insects (Hymenoptera) and termite-related dictyopterans (mantises and cockroaches). The spermatheca of C. brevis comprises a cone-shaped structure, connected to the genital chamber by a short duct. The colleterial glands, in turn, are divided into anterior and posterior tubules, each showing a basal trunk, and join into a common duct. Histological and histochemical analyses showed that the secretion of proteins and polysaccharides by the spermatheca takes place before pairing, but increases as females mate and store sperm. Colleterial glands of alates showed non-synchronous secretory activity, but the synthesis of products increased in egg-laying queens, together with the epithelium height. Ultrastructure of the spermatheca and colleterial glands revealed epithelia composed of class III secretory cells. Richness of mitochondria and electron-dense secretion in the spermatheca indicates synthesis and transport of content. Presence and absence of colleterial gland secretion in different individuals may reflect variable maturation stages of the females and secretory cells. Assuming that termites are iteroparous, the development and secretion of the spermatheca and colleterial glands play a crucial role for C. brevis queens.
(© 2023. The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer-Verlag GmbH Austria, part of Springer Nature.)

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Humans - Animals - Male - Female - Aged - Oviposition - Semen - Reproduction - Cockroaches - Isoptera

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Martina, the beautiful cockroach : a Cuban folktale / retold by Carmen Agra Deedy ; illustrated by Michael Austin.
Deedy, Carmen Agra.
Book | 2008
Available at Available Moore Library, Non-Book Media (Call number: NB KT 275)
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The destructive subterranean termite Reticulitermes flavipes (Blattodea: Rhinotermitidae) can colonize arid territories.
Hernández-Teixidor D;Pérez-Morín A;Pestano J;Mora D;Fajardo S
Academic Journal Academic Journal | Publisher: PeerJ Inc Country of Publication: United States NLM ID: 101603425 Publication Model: eCollection Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 2167-8359 (Electronic) Linking ISSN: 21678359 NLM ISO Abbreviation: PeerJ Subsets: MEDLINE Please log in to see more details
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The destructive subterranean termite Reticulitermes flavipes (Blattodea: Rhinotermitidae) can colonize arid territories.
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Reticulitermes flavipes , one of the most destructive subterranean termite species, has been detected for the first time in an arid territory: Lanzarote (Canary Islands, Spain). This invasive species was introduced into several countries but never such a dry region. Although there are places with presence of this termite at similar or even higher temperatures, none has annual rainfall (10.1 mm) as low as Lanzarote. On this island it is present in semi-desert, near an affected urban area. Distribution, genetic, climate and host-plant data are evaluated to track and understand its invasion process in the archipelago.
Competing Interests: Juan Pestano is employed by Tragsatec and David Mora is employed by Anticimex España.
(© 2024 Hernández-Teixidor et al.)

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Animals - Climate - Introduced Species - Spain - Isoptera - Cockroaches

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Kockroach / Tyler Knox.
Knox, Tyler.
Book | 2008
Available at Available Merrill-Cazier Books (3rd Floor South) (Call number: PS 3562 .A75249 K63 2008)
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