Cockroaches have been proved to survive a nuclear bomb.
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Cockroaches do indeed have a much higher radiation resistance than vertebrates, with the lethal dose perhaps 6 to 15 times that for humans. However, they are not exceptionally radiation-resistant compared to other insects, such as the fruit fly.[21] The cockroach's ability to withstand radiation better than human beings can be explained through the cell cycle. Cells are most vulnerable to the effects of radiation when they are dividing. A cockroach's cells divide only once each time it molts, which is weekly at most in a juvenile roach. Since not all cockroaches would be molting at the same time, many would be unaffected by an acute burst of radiation, but lingering radioactive fallout would still be harmful
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Can cockroach survive from atom bomb?
Maybe , it depends how close it is.
American cockroach threats to survival?
There is no threat to the cockroach. They would survive a atomic bomb ( the IRS right along with them)
Can a cockroach survive in volcanoe?
no
What are threats to an American cockroach for it to survive?
There are no threats to the survival of the American cockroach as a species.
Can a cockroach survive in a fridge?
yes.
Can a Cockroach survive a missile?
yes it can
Do eggs survive if you squash a cockroach?
i dnt think so because the cockroach is dead
Can bugs like insects such as cockroaches survive nuclear bombs?
There is a possibility for a cockroach to live and die. A cockroach will die from the initial blast, meaning the cockroach will die from the fiery explosion. A cockroach will survive the radiation of the blast, but not the actual blast itself.
Can a cockroach survive in a dryer?
Even though cockroaches love a warm climate, because of the extremely high temperature setting, a cockroach can not survive in a dryer.
Would a cockroach survive being thrown in a bonfire?
No, because the cockroach would burn to death !!!
Why do a cockroach survive a atomic bomb?
Not all of them survive! But they would survive better than we would. There organism - body build - is smaller than ours and therefore making us more suseptable to the radiation than the cockroach They say that a cockroach will live through a atomic bomb, but if the atom bomb was to hit the cockroach or if it were to go off above the cockroach it would did nothing will live around where the bomb goes off even a cockroach. I would like to propose what I think is a better answer from Wikipedia : Cockroaches do indeed have a much higher radiation resistance than vertebrates, with the lethal dose perhaps 6 to 15 times that for humans. However, they are not exceptionally radiation-resistant compared to other insects, such as the fruit fly.[21] The cockroach's ability to withstand radiation better than human beings can be explained through the cell cycle. Cells are most vulnerable to the effects of radiation when they are dividing. A cockroach's cells divide only once each time it molts, which is weekly at most in a juvenile roach. Since not all cockroaches would be molting at the same time, many would be unaffected by an acute burst of radiation, but lingering radioactive fallout would still be harmful http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cockroach#Hardiness
Would a cockroach survive being hit with a baseball bat?
Cockroaches can be terrible pests, and even worse if there is an infestation. A cockroach would not survive being hit with a baseball bat.
Will chickens survive a nuclear bomb?
Noboby can survive a nuclear bomb if he is within explosion distance.
What has helpedthe American Cockroach survive?
Adaptations has helped the American cockroach to survive throughout the years. Their habitat is warm, moist areas such as the tropics or places where the temperature is 84 degrees Fahrenheit or higher.
Will a cockroach survive a nuclear explosion?
depends on where he is. just like it would depend on where you were whether you would survive or not.
Can cockroaches survive a nuclear bomb?
No they c They can survive the radiation created by a nuclear bomb. However, if within the blast radius at the time of the explosion itself, they would die. yes they can yes they can It also depends on how much radiation they are exposed to, because after a certain point the radiation will kill them to. And actually the Fruit Fly can endure more radiation than the cockroach can.
Which animal can survive volcanoes and hurricanes and floods and the dinosaur extinction?
A cockroach
What makes cockroach survive after the head been cut off?
Magic
How does flying help a cockroach to survive?
if it is in a stuck situation it can fly away
Is it a cockroach or a scorpion that is the only thing that can survive nuclear wipe out?
The Cockroaches shell protects it from nuclear bombs, so in other words the cockroach.
Can you survive a can opener attack?
yes if you have a pet cockroach because they can survive any attack from a nuclear to a can opener attack
Can a Cockroach survive without oxygen?
Absolutely all animals, insects, reptiles, fish, require Oxygen in order to sustain life. The Cockroach is no exception.
How long can a cockroach survive without oxygen?
2 days so far
What happen to cockroach when placed in refrigerator?
IT will get cold and slow down but it will probably survive.
Can a twinke survive a atomic bomb?
no
