Cockroaches Can Survive Headless!
Posted By Zoe Delphy On June 19, 2007
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A cockroach can survive for about a week or so without its head! If a cockroach becomes decapitated, the wound on their neck would clot and seal off. If this happens they will no longer be able to eat food, but insects can survive for weeks on only one meal.Â
Without a brain, cockroaches can still perform simple bodily functions and simple reactions. Cockroaches have existed on Earth for about 350 million years. This amazing feature of cockroaches shows the endurance that they have gained over their existence. Their head can even survive for a few hours after being cutting off.
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wow!i did not know about this!this is marvellous!
wow thats pretty amazing. Im amazed at how it actually maintains its body functions without the brain ? Anyone know more ?
That’s disgusting
you are so corny!
Why not? Dubya has survived 60 years without one.
rofl at doogy =]