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From pets to pests – understanding Australian cockroaches
UniSC News, Vol.7 February 2025
University of the Sunshine Coast
2025
Abstract
Cockroaches are often overlooked for their stunning patterns and vibrant colours, but did you know that only 1 percent of cockroach species worldwide actually transmit disease?
While the mere mention of 'cockroach' might evoke disgust, it’s important to remember that this reaction is directed at just a small handful (less than seven species) out of the approximately 4,500 species of cockroaches around the world, occurring in every Australian habitat except lakes and oceans.
Details
- Title
- From pets to pests – understanding Australian cockroaches
- Authors
- Charlotte Raven - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, School of Science and Engineering - Legacy
- Publication details
- UniSC News, Vol.7 February 2025
- Publisher
- University of the Sunshine Coast
- Date published
- 2025
- Organisation Unit
- School of Science and Engineering - Legacy; School of Science, Technology and Engineering; Forest Research Institute
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 991109544902621
- Output Type
- Blog
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