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| cockroach |
A cockroach is an insect with a flat body and long antennae. Cockroaches are usually brown or tan, and they live in most parts of the world. They are very good at survival. In cities, cockroaches often live in homes and other buildings, where they eat human food and many other things. Cockroaches are active at night, so you may not see them during the day when they are hiding. |
| survival |
Survival is the act of staying alive, or the fact of still being alive after going through some kind of danger. |
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