Food Preference of Discoid Roaches
Start Date
9-4-2024 12:00 AM
Description
Blaberus discoidalis, commonly known as discoid cockroaches, inhabit tropical South America, foraging on forest floors amid leaf litter and fallen fruit. Despite extensive research on German and hissing cockroaches, there is a notable dearth of studies on discoid cockroaches. This experiment aims to investigate the impact of food preference on Blaberus discoidalis. Following a period of starvation, individuals are introduced to a four-choice chamber and monitored every 2 minutes to assess their preference for different food sources: peanut butter, leaf litter, vanilla extract, and banana. Determining their food preference will enhance our understanding of their dietary habits, facilitating further research based on the data collected in this study.
Recommended Citation
O'Brien, Claire and Foeding, Thierry, "Food Preference of Discoid Roaches" (2024). 2024 Student Academic Showcase. 10.
https://digitalcommons.lindenwood.edu/src_2024/Oral_Presentations/Session2/10
Food Preference of Discoid Roaches
Blaberus discoidalis, commonly known as discoid cockroaches, inhabit tropical South America, foraging on forest floors amid leaf litter and fallen fruit. Despite extensive research on German and hissing cockroaches, there is a notable dearth of studies on discoid cockroaches. This experiment aims to investigate the impact of food preference on Blaberus discoidalis. Following a period of starvation, individuals are introduced to a four-choice chamber and monitored every 2 minutes to assess their preference for different food sources: peanut butter, leaf litter, vanilla extract, and banana. Determining their food preference will enhance our understanding of their dietary habits, facilitating further research based on the data collected in this study.