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cryptocercus

/ˌkrɪp.təʊˈsɜːr.kəs/

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noun

formalcommonscientific/ˌkrɪp.təʊˈsɜːr.kəs/

uncountable · proper noun

A genus of wood-feeding cockroaches, known for their primitive social behavior and symbiotic relationship with gut microbes.

  • 🇷🇺Род древесных тараканов, известных своим примитивным социальным поведением и симбиотическими отношениями с кишечными микробами.
  1. Wood-feeding cockroach genus C2 formal scientific

    A genus of cockroaches known for their wood-digesting abilities and social behavior, often studied for their evolutionary link to termites.

    • Cryptocercus species are found in decaying logs in temperate forests.
    • Scientists study Cryptocercus to understand the evolution of sociality in insects.
    • The gut microbiota of Cryptocercus helps it digest cellulose.

    🇷🇺Род тараканов-древоточцев