American cockroach

Scientific name: Periplaneta americana

Officially approvedEntity code: ENT-0492Males and females look different

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Nutrition

Nutrition and energy

The American cockroach, Periplaneta americana, is omnivorous, and its hindgut harbours a diverse community of microorganisms comprising hundreds of species.

Evidence: SRC-DSC-8E005784CAStatement code: CLM-ENT0492-DSC-06

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2The Core Gut Microbiome of the American Cockroach, Periplaneta americana, Is Stable and Resilient to Dietary Shifts.SRC-DSC-8E005784CA

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In NAKTASHIF worlds:Gardens, farms and human-associated habitats

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1Periplaneta americana (American cockroach)SRC-DSC-F32B5C764B
2The Core Gut Microbiome of the American Cockroach, Periplaneta americana, Is Stable and Resilient to Dietary Shifts.SRC-DSC-8E005784CA

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