The American Cockroach (Periplaneta americana) | Instant Homework Solutions

To answer the following questions, you will need to search for credible sources of information, using Google Scholar or other online resources such as the  iNaturalist or the Encyclopedia of Life.  (You can find information in other ways, but these are helpful places to get started!) Make sure that you cite all sources of information in the text of your responses and include the full citations in a literature cited section. 1. What is known about the ecology of your focal species? For each point you should have an in-text citation (author, year) for the source of the information. What habitat types is this species found in? What are some of the abiotic factors that define this type of habitat?  What is its role in the ecosystem? Does it have important biotic interactions with other species? (Does it utilize another species? Does it compete with another species?)  2.What is the status of this species? For each point you should have an in-text citation (author, year) for the source of the information. What is the conservation status of this species?  What is the native range of this species? Is it native or introduced to to southern California?  If it is native to Southern California, is it a species of conservation concern? Why or why not?  If it is introduced, how/why was it introduced and what makes the species successful outside of its native habitat?  3. What is the phenology (timing of important events in the life cycle)  of your species? For each point you should have an in-text citation (author, year) for the source of the information.  What time of year does it reproduce?  Is it migratory (only present for part of the year) or is it a resident (present year-round)? How long does it live?  4. What adaptions does this species have that allow it to live and reproduce successfully in this environment? For each point you should have an in-text citation (author, year) for the source of the information. What physical or physiological characteristics does the species have that make it well adapted for its environment? 5. Literature cited, using full citations as shown on the How To Page. Each in-text citation should be included in the list of literature cited and each item in the list of literature cited should have an in-text citation. Please include AT LEAST 3 high quality sources.