Blatta (Noun)
Meaning
Type genus of the Blattidae: cockroaches infesting buildings worldwide.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The common household cockroach is part of the Blatta genus and is a persistent pest worldwide.
- Cockroaches from the Blatta genus have a history of thriving in environments that humans have disturbed or created.
- Researchers identified Blatta as a major source of indoor allergens due to their rapid breeding cycles and global presence.
- Due to its large size, the Blatta orientalis cockroach, commonly known as the oriental cockroach, can evoke intense reactions in humans.
- Historically, cockroaches in the Blatta genus were documented to be common inhabitants of urban areas throughout human civilization.