Understanding Cockroach Behavior

The video explores why cockroaches scurry when exposed to light, explaining their nocturnal nature and phototropic behavior. It highlights their adaptation to urban environments and their sensory mechanisms, such as detecting vibrations through Cersei. The video concludes with a call to action to subscribe for more content.

What is the main topic introduced in the video?

• How to eliminate cockroaches

• The diet of urban cockroaches

• Cockroach behavior in response to light

• The lifecycle of cockroaches

What is phototropism?

• A plant's response to water

• A genetic response to light

• A method of cockroach communication

• A nocturnal animal's feeding habit

Why do cockroaches prefer to roam at night?

• Because they are attracted to moonlight

• To avoid predators like rodents

• To find more food

• To avoid human interaction

What is uncertain about cockroach behavior when exposed to light?

• Whether they are attracted to light

• If they are genetically programmed to avoid light

• How they find food in the dark

• Why they are active during the day

Which factors influence the speed of a cockroach's retreat?

• The time of day and temperature

• The species, humidity, and hunger level

• The amount of available food

• The presence of humans and noise

How do cockroaches primarily detect danger?

• Through their sense of smell

• Through their eyesight

• By sensing vibrations

• By hearing sounds

What are the horn-like structures on a cockroach's back called?

• Legs

• Cersei

• Antennae

• Wings

What is the role of the hairs on a cockroach's Cersei?

• To help them fly

• To detect air currents

• To sense food

• To communicate with other roaches

Why might a cockroach scurry away when you enter a room?

• It smells food

• It feels the air currents you create

• It sees you

• It hears you

What happens when a cockroach senses movement around it?

• It becomes aggressive

• It freezes in place

• It retreats to a safe spot

• It starts to feed