Cryptocercidae
insect family
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cockroach families
- In cockroach: Family Cryptocercidae
The family Cryptocercidae, which consists of a single genus, Cryptocercus, is the cockroach group most closely related to termites. The brown-hooded cockroach (C. punctulatus) digests wood with the aid of certain protozoans in its digestive tract. It develops very slowly, attaining maturity after six…
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