Eurycotis
| Eurycotis | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Blattodea |
| Family: | Blattidae |
| Genus: |
Eurycotis Stål, 1874 |
| Species | |
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Eurycotis caraibea |
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Eurycotis caraibea
Eurycotis decipiens
Eurycotis floridana
Eurycotis lixa
Eurycotis opaca
Eurycotis tibalis
'Eurycotis' is a genus of cockroaches. Cockroaches of this genus often have the capability to secrete an unpleasant smell when threatened. Both sexes have a large gland in the rear part of the abdomen capable of secreting a milky, acidic fluid as either an oozing liquid, or up to a three foot spray.
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