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The cockroach of genus Blatta called as
  1. German cockroach
  2. Australian cockroach
  3. Oriental cockroach
  4. American cockroach

A
German cockroach
B
Australian cockroach
C
American cockroach
D
Oriental cockroach
Solution
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The oriental cockroach belongs to the genus Blatta. They are also known as the waterbug and is a large species of cockroach. It is dark brown to black colour and has a glossy body.
The German cockroach belongs to the genus Blattella.
The Australian and the American cockroaches belong to the genus Periplaneta.
Therefore, the correct answer is option C.

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