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HENRY PINEDA 12B

Cockroaches
Cockroaches are insects of the order Blattaria or Blattodea, of which about 30 species out
of 4,500 total are associated with human habitats. About four species are well known
as pests.
Among the best-known pest species are the American cockroach, Periplaneta americana,
which is about 30 mm (1.2 in) long; the German cockroach, Blattella germanica, about
15 mm (0.59 in) long; the Asian cockroach, Blattella asahinai, also about 15 mm (0.59 in)
in length; and theOriental cockroach, Blatta orientalis, about 25 mm
(0.98 in). Tropical cockroaches are often much bigger, and extinct cockroach relatives and
'roachoids' such as the Carboniferous Archimylacris and the Permian Apthoroblattina were
not as large as the biggest modern species.
Cockroaches are generally rather large insects. Most species are about the size of a
thumbnail, but several species are bigger. The world's heaviest cockroach is the
Australian giant burrowing cockroach, which can reach 9 cm (3.5 in) in length and weigh
more than 30 g (1.1 oz). Comparable in size is the Central American giant
cockroach Blaberus giganteus, which grows to a similar length but is not as heavy.
Cockroaches have broad, flattened bodies and relatively small heads. They are generalized
insects, with few special adaptations, and may be among the
most primitive living neopteran insects. The mouthparts are on the underside of the head
and include generalised chewing mandibles. They have large compound eyes, two ocelli,
and long, flexible, antennae.
The first pair of wings (the tegmina) are tough and protective, lying as a shield on top of the
membranous hind wings. All four wings have branching longitudinal veins, and multiple
cross-veins. The legs are sturdy, with large coxae and five claws each. The abdomen has
ten segments and severalcerci.




Countries that eat Insects
Thailand

Citizens of Thailand are no strangers to entomophagy. In fact, fried bugs
are commonly served with beer (like peanuts at a bar). Once more prevalent
in the Northern provinces like Isan, snacking on these vermin is now a
regular occurrence in major cities like Bangkok, where vendors sell crispy
insects from carts at outdoor markets. One of the country's most popular
snacks is Jing Leed, a deep-fried cricket seasoned with Golden Mountain
sauce (similar to soy sauce) and pepper. Other favorites include
grasshopper, woodworm, bamboo worm and Maeng Da, or 3.5 inch-long
water beetles. While most insects sold by Thai street vendors are prepared
the same way, each variety is said to have its own distinct flavor.
China
To us, bugs are nature's practical joke. But in China, they're considered
delicacies. The Chinese snack on a wide variety of insects, from water bugs
boiled and then soaked vinegar to live scorpions doused in baijiu, a robust
liquor. While Chinese citizens eat all sorts of insects, the country's finer
restaurants tend to serve its delicacies in the larval state. Chinese
gourmands enjoy roasted bee larvae and fried silkworm moth larvae, which
are both rich in nutrients like copper, iron, riboflavin, thiamin and zinc.
And when temperatures begin to drop, the Chinese keep warm with a
steaming bowl of ant soup.



Mexico

You probably won't find any creepy-crawlies at your local cantina, but
insects have been a staple in Mexican cuisine for centuries. And these days,
you'll find that they suit just about every taste. French-fried caterpillars
offer a satisfying crunch, while ant eggs are served with so much butter that
even Julia Child would approve. Chocolate-covered locusts and candy-
covered worms make getting your daily dose of protein oh-so sweet. If the
thought of consuming insects still makes you queasy, take some time to
drink it in down in Oaxaca (a state in southern Mexico), where a potent
alcohol called mezcal is served with a "worm" -- the larval form of the
moth Hypopta agavis -- submerged in the glass.









My favorite Insect

My favorite insect is the Praying Mantis because it is the predator of
all insects.
Movies about Insects
Bee Movie= All insects are important and we need to take care and
respect them
Bugs: It has a great message, even the weakest insect, or person is
important and they have the same rights than the others.
Arachnophobia: Its message is that all insects are important for the
world, but sometimes they are a problem when humans make
experiment with them.
Antz: Its message is that everyone must search their destiny and
become what they want to be in their life.
Ant Bully: Brings us a very important message, the great importance
that ants have in our ecosystems.