• Animals (Kingdom Animalia)

• Arthropods (Phylum Arthropoda)

• Hexapods (Subphylum Hexapoda)

• Insects (Class Insecta)

• Winged and Once-winged Insects (Subclass Pterygota)

• ​Cockroaches (Order Blattodea)

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Order Blattodea is an order of insects that includes both the cockroaches and termites, a relationship confirmed through modern genetic and anatomical studies. Members of this order are found worldwide in habitats ranging from tropical rainforests and deserts to grasslands and human dwellings. Cockroaches are generally characterized by flattened bodies, long antennae, strong legs adapted for running, and a remarkable ability to survive in diverse environments. Termites, once classified in a separate order, are highly social insects that live in colonies with specialized castes such as workers, soldiers, and reproductives. Many termites feed on wood, leaf litter, and other plant materials, playing a crucial role in nutrient recycling and decomposition.