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Periplaneta Americana

The document provides detailed information on the biological characteristics and systems of cockroaches and frogs, including their classification, anatomy, and physiological functions. It covers aspects such as the digestive, respiratory, circulatory, excretory, and reproductive systems, as well as their economic importance and adaptations. Both organisms exhibit unique features relevant to their survival and interaction with the environment.

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Periplaneta Americana

The document provides detailed information on the biological characteristics and systems of cockroaches and frogs, including their classification, anatomy, and physiological functions. It covers aspects such as the digestive, respiratory, circulatory, excretory, and reproductive systems, as well as their economic importance and adaptations. Both organisms exhibit unique features relevant to their survival and interaction with the environment.

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Here is a table summarizing the information about cockroaches:

Characteristic Description
Scientific Classification Class Insecta, Phylum Arthropoda
Body Color Brown or black; some species have bright yellow, red, or green colors (tropical regions)
Size ¼ inch to 3 inches (0.6–7.6 cm)
Body Structure Long antennae, legs, and a flat extension of the upper body wall concealing the head
Activity Nocturnal
Diet Omnivorous
Habitat Damp places worldwide; commonly found in human homes
Significance Serious pests and vectors of several diseases

Characteristic Description
Scientific Name Periplaneta americana
Adult Size 34–53 mm long
Wings Extend beyond the tip of the abdomen in males
Body Segmentation Divisible into three regions: head, thorax, and abdomen
Exoskeleton Hard, chitinous, brown in color
Body Covering Hardened plates called sclerites
Sclerites Types Tergites (dorsal) and sternites (ventral)
Connection Between Sclerites Joined by a thin, flexible arthrodial membrane (articular membrane)

Organ/Structure Location Function


Head Anterior and triangular, at right angles to Contains sensory organs and mouthparts
longitudal axis
Compound Eyes On the head capsule Detects light and movement for vision
Antennae Arises from membranous sockets in front of Sensory receptors for detecting environmental stimuli
eyes
Mouthparts Anterior end of the head Used for biting and chewing food
Labrum (Upper lip) Frontmost part of the mouth Holds food while chewing
Mandibles (Pair) Below the labrum Crushes and grinds food
Maxillae (Pair) Lateral to mandibles Manipulates food and aids in tasting
Labium (Lower lip) Below maxillae Assists in handling food
Hypopharynx (Tongue-like Inside the mouthparts cavity Helps in food manipulation
structure)
Thorax Middle body region, consists of three Supports legs and wings
segments
Prothorax First thoracic segment Connects the head to the thorax
Mesothorax Second thoracic segment Bears first pair of wings and a pair of walking legs
Metathorax Third thoracic segment Bears second pair of wings and a pair of walking legs
Forewings (Tegmina) Arise from mesothorax Protective, leathery wings that cover hind wings, opaque
Hind wings Arise from metathorax Transparent wings used for flight
Walking Legs (Three pairs) One pair on each thoracic segment Helps in movement
Abdomen Posterior body region, consists of 10 Contains reproductive and excretory structures
segments
Genital Pouch (Female) 7th sternum along with 8th & 9th sterna Contains female reproductive openings (gonopore, spermathecal
pores, and collateral glands)
Genital Pouch (Male) Bounded dorsally by 9th & 10th terga, Contains anus, male genital pore, and gonapophysis
ventrally by 9th sternum
Anal Styles (Male only) Hind end of abdomen Helps in copulation and balance
Anal Cerci (Both sexes) 10th abdominal segment Detects vibrations and air movements

digestive system of cockroach.

Region Structure Function


Foregut( lined by Mouth Ingestion of food
cuticle)
Pharynx Short tubular passage for food
Oesophagus Narrow passage leading to crop
Crop Temporary food storage
Gizzard Grinding of food using chitinous teeth, It has an outer layer of thick circular muscles and
(Proventriculus) thick inner cuticle forming six highly chitinous plate called teeth.
Junction of Foregut and Hepatic/Gastric Secretes digestive enzymes
Midgut Caeca
Midgut Main site for digestion and absorption
Junction of Midgut and Malpighian Tubules Excretion of nitrogenous waste
Hindgut
Hindgut( is broader than Ileum Absorption of nutrients
midgut)
Colon Further absorption and water retention
Rectum Formation and expulsion of feces through anus

blood vascular system of a cockroach:

Component Description
Type Open circulatory system
Blood Vessels Poorly developed, open into haemocoel
Haemocoel Body cavity where visceral organs are bathed in haemolymph
Haemolymph Composed of colourless plasma and haemocytes
Heart Elongated muscular tube along the mid-dorsal line of thorax and abdomen
Heart Chambers Funnel-shaped chambers with ostia on either side
Circulation Blood enters heart through ostia and is pumped anteriorly into sinuses

summarizing the respiratory system of a cockroach:

Component Description
Type Tracheal system
Trachea Network of tubes for gas exchange
Spiracles 10 pairs of small openings on the lateral side of the body
Tracheoles Thin branching tubes that deliver oxygen to tissues
Sphincters Regulate the opening and closing of spiracles
Gas Exchange Occurs at tracheoles by diffusion

Here's a table summarizing the excretory system of a cockroach:

Component Description
Primary Organ Malpighian tubules
Structure Tubules lined with glandular and ciliated cells
Function Absorb nitrogenous waste and convert it into uric acid
Excretion Type Uricotelic (excretes uric acid)
Additional Organs Fat body, nephrocytes, and urecose glands also aid in excretion
Elimination Uric acid is excreted through the hindgut

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Here's a table summarizing the nervous system of a cockroach:

Component Description
Type Ventral nerve cord with fused, segmentally arranged ganglia
Head The head holds a bit of a nervous system while the rest is situated along the ventral (belly-side) part of its body
Ganglia 3 in the thorax, 6 in the abdomen
Brain Supra-oesophageal ganglion (controls antennae and compound eyes)
Nerve Connection The nervous system is spread throughout the body, allowing the cockroach to survive even if its head is cut off
Sense Organs Antennae, eyes, maxillary palps, labial palps, anal cerci
Eyes Compound eyes with about 2000 hexagonal ommatidia, situated at the dorsal surface of the head
Vision Type Mosaic vision (high sensitivity, low resolution, nocturnal adaptation)several images of an object.

the male and female reproductive systems of cockroaches:


Male Reproductive System
Structure Location Function
Testes 4th-6th abdominal segments, each testis arises Produce sperm
a thin vas deferens, which opens into
ejaculatory duct through seminal vesicle
Vas deferens Connected to testes Transports sperm to seminal vesicle
Seminal vesicle Before ejaculatory duct sperms are stored in the seminal vesicles and are
glued together in the form of bundles called
spermatophores which are discharged during
copulation
Ejaculatory duct opens into male gonopore situated ventral to Releases sperm during copulation
anus
Mushroom-shaped gland 6th-7th abdominal segments Functions as an accessory reproductive gland
Male gonopore Ventral to anus Opening for sperm release
Male gonapophysis Surrounding male gonopore External genitalia
(Phallomere)chitinous
asymmetrical structures

Female Reproductive System


Structure Location Function
Ovaries 2nd-6th abdominal segments Produce ova
Ovarioles Inside ovaries Contain developing ova
Oviducts Connected to ovaries, Each ovary is formed of a group of eight ovarian tubules or Transport ova to genital
ovarioles, containing a chain of developing ova chamber
Median Oviduct Formed by the union of oviducts, opens into the genital chamber Passage for ova to reach the
(Vagina) genital chamber
Spermatheca 6th abdominal segment Stores sperm for fertilization

Ootheca and Development


Stage Description
Spermatophore Bundle of sperms transferred during copulation
Ootheca Dark reddish to blackish brown capsule (~8 mm long) containing 14-16 fertilized eggs
Egg Laying Females produce 9-10 oothecae, dropped or glued to a humid surface near food
Development Paurometabolous - development through nymphal stages
Nymph Stage Juvenile stage resembling adult, grows by moulting ~13 times
Wing Pads Present in the last nymphal stage, only adults develop functional wings

Economic Importance of Cockroaches


Aspect Description
Wild Species Many cockroach species live in the wild and have no known economic importance.
Pest Behavior Some species infest human habitats, spoiling food and contaminating it with their excreta.
Disease Transmission Cockroaches act as vectors for bacterial diseases by contaminating food and surfaces.
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frog

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Characteristics of Frogs
Characteristic Description
Scientific Name Rana tigrina (Now Hoplobatrachus tigerinus)
Phylum Chordata
Class Amphibia
Cold-Blooded (Poikilotherm) Their body temperature changes with the environment.
Camouflage (Mimicry) Ability to change colour for protection.
Aestivation Summer sleep to avoid extreme heat.
Hibernation Winter sleep to survive cold temperatures.
Skin Texture Smooth and slippery due to mucus secretion.
Moist Skin Always kept moist for respiration and absorption.
Dorsal Body Colour Olive green with dark irregular spots.
Ventral Body Colour Pale yellow and uniform.
Water Absorption Frogs do not drink water; they absorb it through the skin.

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Body Structure of Frogs
Feature Description
Body Division Divided into head and trunk; neck and tail are absent.
Nostrils A pair of nostrils is present above the mouth.
Eyes Bulged and covered by a nictitating membrane for protection in water.
Tympanum (Ear) Membranous structure on either side of eyes; receives sound signals.
Forelimbs Shorter limbs with four digits; used for walking and burrowing.
Hind Limbs Larger, muscular limbs with five digits; help in leaping and swimming.
Webbed Feet Webbed digits on hind limbs aid in swimming.
Sexual Males have sound-producing vocal sacs and a copulatory pad on the first digit of the forelimbs, which are absent in
Dimorphism females.

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Here's a structured table summarizing the digestive system of frogs:

Digestive System of Frogs


Organ/Structure Function
Alimentary Canal Includes mouth, buccal cavity, pharynx, oesophagus, stomach, intestine, rectum, and cloaca.
Mouth Opens into the buccal cavity; food is captured by the bilobed tongue.
Buccal Cavity Leads food to the pharynx and then to the oesophagus.
Oesophagus Short tube that connects the pharynx to the stomach.
Stomach Secretes HCl and gastric juices to digest food.
Chyme Partially digested food, passed from stomach to duodenum.
Duodenum First part of the small intestine; receives bile and pancreatic juice.
Liver Produces bile, which is stored in the gall bladder.
Gall Bladder Stores and releases bile, which helps in fat emulsification.
Pancreas Produces pancreatic juice containing digestive enzymes.
Small Intestine Completes digestion; absorbs digested nutrients through villi and microvilli.
Rectum Collects undigested food waste.
Cloaca Common opening for excretion of solid waste.

Respiratory System of Frogs


Mode of Respiration Organ Used Description
Cutaneous Respiration (In Water) Skin Oxygen is absorbed from water through diffusion.
Buccal Respiration (On Land) Buccal cavity Oxygen enters through nostrils, diffuses through the buccal cavity lining.
Pulmonary Respiration (On Land) Lungs Air is drawn into the lungs (pink, sac-like structures in the thorax).
Respiration During Aestivation & Hibernation Skin Gas exchange continues through the moist skin.

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Circulatory System of Frogs


Component Description
Heart Three-chambered (two atria, one ventricle), covered by pericardium.
Sinus Venosus Triangular structure joining the right atrium, receives blood from vena cava.
Conus Arteriosus Sac-like structure on ventral side of heart, helps in blood circulation.
Arterial System Arteries carry oxygenated blood from heart to body.
Venous System Veins collect deoxygenated blood and return it to heart.
Hepatic Portal System Special venous connection between liver and intestine.
Renal Portal System Venous connection between kidney and lower body parts.
Blood Composition Plasma & Cells - RBCs (nucleated, contain haemoglobin), WBCs, and platelets.
Lymphatic System Includes lymph, lymph channels, and lymph nodes, lacks RBCs and some proteins.
Function of Blood Transports nutrients, gases, and water throughout the body.

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Excretory System of Frogs


Structure Description
Kidneys Paired, dark red, bean-shaped structures located posteriorly on both sides of the vertebral column.
Nephrons Structural and functional units of kidneys, also called uriniferous tubules.
Ureters (Male) Carry urine from kidneys; also function as urinogenital ducts, opening into the cloaca.
Ureters (Female) Open separately from oviducts into the cloaca.
Cloaca Common chamber for excretion of urine, feces, and reproductive fluids.
Urinary Bladder Thin-walled, ventral to rectum, stores urine before excretion.
Mode of Excretion Frogs are ureotelic, excreting nitrogenous waste mainly in the form of urea.
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Control and Coordination System in Frogs

Nervous System
Structure Description
Brain Divided into forebrain, midbrain, and hindbrain, enclosed in a cranium (brain box).
Forebrain Includes olfactory lobes, paired cerebral hemispheres, and unpaired diencephalon.
Midbrain Characterized by a pair of optic lobes.
Hindbrain Consists of cerebellum and medulla oblongata.
Spinal Cord Extends from the medulla oblongata, enclosed in the vertebral column.
Cranial Nerves Frogs have ten pairs of cranial nerves.
Peripheral Nervous System Comprises cranial and spinal nerves.
Autonomic Nervous System Includes sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems.

Endocrine System
Endocrine Gland Function
Pituitary Master gland, regulates other endocrine glands.
Thyroid Regulates metabolism and growth.
Parathyroid Maintains calcium balance.
Thymus Plays a role in immune system development.
Pineal Body Involved in regulating biological rhythms.
Pancreatic Islets Secretes insulin and glucagon for blood sugar regulation.
Adrenals Produces hormones like adrenaline for stress response.
Gonads (Testes & Ovaries) Responsible for reproductive hormones.

Sense Organs
Sense Organ Function
Sensory Papillae Organs of touch.
Taste Buds Detect taste.
Nasal Epithelium Detect smell.
Eyes Organs of vision, simple eyes with a nictitating membrane.
Tympanum (Ear) Functions in hearing and balance (equilibrium).

Male and Female Reproductive Systems in Frogs

Male Reproductive System


Structure Description
Testes A pair of yellowish ovoid structures, adhered to the upper part of kidneys by a double fold of peritoneum (mesorchium).
Vasa efferentia 10-12 in number, arise from testes and enter kidneys.
Bidder’s Canal Collects sperm from vasa efferentia and connects to urinogenital duct.
Urinogenital Duct Transports sperm and urine to the cloaca.
Cloaca Small, median chamber used to pass faecal matter, urine, and sperms to the exterior.
Female Reproductive System
Structure Description
Ovaries A pair of large, sac-like structures near the kidneys with no functional connection to them.
Oviducts A pair of ducts arising from the ovaries, opening separately into the cloaca.
Ova Production A mature female can lay 2500 to 3000 ova at a time.
Fertilisation External, occurs in water.
Development Involves a larval stage (tadpole) that undergoes metamorphosis to become an adult frog.

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Significance of Frogs
Aspect Description
Pest Control Frogs eat insects and help protect crops from pests.
Ecological Balance Frogs play an important role in food chains and food webs, maintaining balance in the ecosystem.
Human Consumption In some countries, the muscular legs of frogs are consumed as food.

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