Start Date
24-4-2025 12:00 AM
Description
Blaberus discoidalis, commonly known as discoid cockroaches, are native to South American tropics where they consume leaf litter and decaying organic matter on forest floors. This experiment expands upon previous research concerning the diet preference of discoid cockroaches based on their loitering time when presented with different food types. Utilizing their preferred foods, peanuts, leaf litter, and banana, this experiment aims to determine how much of each food is being consumed to further support their diet preferences.
Recommended Citation
O'Brien, Claire; Freie, Darcci; and Larson, Robert, "Dietary preferences and food-seeking behavior of discoid cockroaches, Blaberus discoidalis" (2025). 2025 Student Academic Showcase. 4.
https://digitalcommons.lindenwood.edu/src_2025/Posters/Posters/4
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Dietary preferences and food-seeking behavior of discoid cockroaches, Blaberus discoidalis
Blaberus discoidalis, commonly known as discoid cockroaches, are native to South American tropics where they consume leaf litter and decaying organic matter on forest floors. This experiment expands upon previous research concerning the diet preference of discoid cockroaches based on their loitering time when presented with different food types. Utilizing their preferred foods, peanuts, leaf litter, and banana, this experiment aims to determine how much of each food is being consumed to further support their diet preferences.