cockroach

ancestors

The cockroaches are an ancient group, with their ancestors, known as “roachoids”, originating during the Carboniferous period, some 320 million years ago.

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hardiness

It is popularly suggested that cockroaches will “inherit the earth” if humanity destroys itself in a nuclear war. While cockroaches do, indeed, have a much higher radiation resistance than vertebrates, with a lethal dose perhaps six to 15 times that for humans, they are not exceptionally radiation-resistant compared to other insects, such as the fruit fly.

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Peace Arch Historical State Park (parks.wa.gov) The International Peace Arch is a 67-foot dramatic white arch that rises from the green lawns and flowering gardens on the U.S.-Canada border at Blaine. This iconic feature is devoted to peace and serenity. Peace Arch is unique because it consists of two parks in two countries. The southern half of the park is owned by Washington State Parks and the northern half is owned by British Columbia Provincial Parks.

survivor

I am a survivor. I am like a cockroach, you just can’t get rid of me. Madonna

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insect

Wikidata

https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1661828

Wikipedia

Cockroach (Wikipedia) Cockroaches (or roaches) are insects belonging to the order Blattodea (Blattaria). About 30 cockroach species out of 4,600 are associated with human habitats. Some species are well-known pests.