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  4. Periplaneta americana is a very common species of cockroach. It is

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Q. Periplaneta americana is a very common species of cockroach. It is

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Periplaneta americana is the scientific name of the cockroach. The excretory system is uricotelic as it releases nitrogen waste in the form of uric acid. Uricotelism is observed in animals living in dry conditions and need to conserve water.