Based on the article I've read, it has two main significance: Ecological Significance and Significance in Medical Research.
Ecological Significance - cockroaches breakdown nutrients of decaying matters. They play a major role as decomposers too.
References:
http://yougotme.hubpages.com/hub/Why-Do-Cockroaches-Topple-Over-When-They-Die
Cockroaches play a vital role in the ecosystem by breaking down decaying matter and recycling nutrients, helping to maintain the balance of the ecosystem.
Cockroaches have 6 legs, which they use to get around. Each set of legs has a different purpose in the locomotion of the insect.
The plural form is cockroaches; the plural possessive form is cockroaches'.
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The collective nouns for cockroaches are:an intrusion of cockroachesa swarm of cockroaches
Yes, we have cockroaches in Brazil. Of the 5,000 known species of cockroaches, 1,000 of them are native to Brazil.
cockroaches armor are really strong
food will definitely bring cockroaches.
It is very possible to have Cadbury's with cockroaches in them Cockroaches are attracted to sugars and foods. The best thing to do is put the food in a secure bag to keep the cockroaches away.
The study of cockroaches is called Blattology. Those who study the cockroaches are called Blattologists. Cockroaches are large insects that can be troublesome.
The word cockroaches has three syllables.
who ate the most cockroaches and how many?