Why Is Periplaneta Americana So Important?

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WHY IS PERIPLANETA AMERICANA SO IMPORTANT?
Before I give the importance to these amazing creatures I would like you to know first what this creatures are.
These creatures have existed for more than 300 million years. Meaning they have survived at least one massive extinction event and numerous catastrophes. Scientists have identified approximately 4,500 species of these creatures and 30 are classified as pests. And guess where Periplaneta Americana is identified?

These creatures are hard to kill and they are also fast. And believe me, I have searched for reasons why they are hard to kill but there are none. No reasons for their survivability only combination of factors.
And what are these factors?
• They are good travelers
• They are secretive

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