Periplaneta Americana (Noun)
Meaning
Large reddish brown free-flying cockroach originally from southern United States but now widely distributed.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Periplaneta americana, a large reddish brown cockroach, can infest buildings and cause health concerns for the occupants.
- In some tropical countries, the Periplaneta americana has become a common pest species in both residential and commercial areas.
- Due to their free-flying abilities, Periplaneta americana can spread diseases rapidly over large areas by transporting pathogens.
- This particular cockroach, the Periplaneta americana, prefers a humid and temperate environment with easy access to food and water sources.
- A wide distribution of the Periplaneta americana can be attributed to international trade and the ease of cockroach transport in imported goods.