With the divine ability to survive even after losing their heads, this creature surely ranks among the most resilient species on Earth.
Known as one of the most despised creatures on the planet, cockroaches appear as destructive pests in our homes. They sneak into every nook and cranny, appearing in a “divine” way without us even realizing it.
Their extraordinary immunity to radiation surpasses that of humans, and they possess a unique talent where female cockroaches can reproduce for years without the need for a male.
Cockroaches appear as destructive pests in our homes.
However, this creature has another “divine” talent: it can live for weeks even after losing its head.
Humans die when they lose their heads, but cockroaches continue to live “with a grin”?
When a person’s head is severed, it signifies that they will meet “Death.”
At that moment, a significant amount of blood essential for sustaining the body is lost. The blood drains rapidly, causing blood pressure to plummet; oxygen is no longer transported to nourish the body. The brain then falls into a state of “powerlessness,” ceasing to function as the organ that maintains all bodily activities, leading to death.
But with cockroaches, it’s different… The key lies in the differences between the circulatory systems of humans and cockroaches.
Cockroaches’ extraordinary immunity to radiation surpasses that of humans.
In contrast to the complex and “mind-boggling” circulatory system in humans, the cockroach’s circulatory system is open and consists of a “poor” number of components.
This is precisely why they can prevent rapid blood loss, allowing their blood to clot quickly and seal off their heads.
Furthermore, cockroaches “inhale and exhale” through multiple tubes connected to openings (called spiracles) that run along the length of their bodies.
The breathing tubes on the body of a cockroach.
Without a head, a cockroach doesn’t need to move much, so it conserves energy, allowing it to survive for weeks without food.
As long as they are not infected by viruses, bacteria, or fungi, cockroaches can continue to exist like headless knights.
