Biology:Eurycotis
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Short description: Genus of cockroaches
| Eurycotis | |
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| Eurycotis floridana | |
Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Blattodea |
| Family: | Blattidae |
| Subfamily: | Polyzosteriinae |
| Genus: | Eurycotis Stål, 1874[1] |
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Eurycotis caraibea[1] | |
Eurycotis is a genus of cockroaches from the Americas. Cockroaches of this genus often have the capability to secrete an unpleasant smell when threatened. Both sexes have a large gland in the rear part of the abdomen capable of secreting a milky, acidic fluid as either an oozing liquid, or up to a three-foot spray.[2]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 "ITIS Standard Report Page: Eurycotis". Integrated Taxonomic Information System. https://www.itis.gov/servlet/SingleRpt/SingleRpt?search_topic=TSN&search_value=102407. Retrieved 2014-03-23.
- ↑ "orthopteran". Encyclopædia Britannica. http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/433540/orthopteran/39570/Camouflage#ref49767. Retrieved 4 October 2012.
Wikidata ☰ Q5413992 entry
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