Multiple choice general knowledge

Cockroaches can live for nine days without their heads, at which point they die of starvation.

  1. True

  2. False

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A Correct answer
Explanation

Cockroaches possess an open circulatory system and breathe through small holes called spiracles along their body segments, meaning they do not need a head to breathe. They ultimately die after about nine days because they cannot drink water without a mouth and die of thirst.