Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

Scientific name of cockroach is

  1. Periplaneta indicana

  2. periplaneta africana

  3. periplaneta antenna

  4. Periplaneta americana
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Explanation

The cockroach's scientific name is Periplaneta americana - this doesn't mean it's from America, but reflects early specimen classification. The Periplaneta genus includes common cockroaches. 'Indicana' and 'africana' are incorrect, and 'antenna' refers to a body part, not a species.

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