Zephyr Roach Food Forum Supporter Sep 26, 2007 #2 I need the scientific explanation of how and why some cockroaches can climb and others can't for my science fair project.
I need the scientific explanation of how and why some cockroaches can climb and others can't for my science fair project.
EffeCi Third Instar Sep 26, 2007 #3 Climbing species have on tarsus a hairy structure called "pulvillo" (I don't know the english word.... sorry) that permits to cling to every kind of surface... exactly like little hooks under gecko's feet do...
Climbing species have on tarsus a hairy structure called "pulvillo" (I don't know the english word.... sorry) that permits to cling to every kind of surface... exactly like little hooks under gecko's feet do...
