Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

A cockroach can hold it's breath for -- mins?

  1. 10

  2. 20

  3. 30

  4. 40
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Explanation

Cockroaches can hold their breath for up to 40 minutes by closing their spiracles (breathing pores). This adaptation allows them to survive underwater or in low-oxygen environments for extended periods. The 40-minute duration is the maximum recorded time under experimental conditions.

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