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Which are the two common Indian cockroaches?

A
Periplaneta Americana and Blatta indica
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Periplaneta indica and Blatta orientalis
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Periplaneta orientalis and Blatta americana
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Periplaneta americana and Blatta orientalis
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Solution

The correct option is D Periplaneta americana and Blatta orientalis
Two types of cockroaches are common in India. These are Periplaneta americana and Blatta orientalis. They are also worldwide in distribution. There are many other species of cockroaches. They have pair of wings. They have long antennae which are fixed in the antennal sockets. They have three pair of legs.

Both genera are fairly large, for cockroaches, and both are often found outdoors. Periplaneta americana, the American cockroach, is originally from Africa. Blatta orientalis, the oriental cockroach, is common outdoors as well.

Thus, the correct answer is option D.

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